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Primitive ManPrimitive ManThe Editor of the English translation of 'L'Homme Primitif,' has not deemed it necessary to reproduce the original Preface, in which M. Figuier states his purpose in offering a new work on pre-historic archology to the French public, already acquainted in translation with...
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Tales and Legends of the English LakesTales and Legends of the English LakesNo part of the world possesses so many charms for the contemplative mind as the admirable scenery of our English Lake District. None can furnish so wide a field for the excursions of a playful imagination, as those...
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The Spirit of the LinksThe Spirit of the LinksTo discover the secret of its wonderful charm is not the least of the problems of golf. It is a game that encourages the reflective and philosophical mind to close investigation, and so it is not enough for the worthy...
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Toy-Making at Home: How to Make a Hundred Toys from Odds and EndsToy-Making at Home: How to Make a Hundred Toys from Odds and EndsThis work has been compiled with the assistance of Mr. Walter Higgins, the well-known instructor in woodwork. The volume fulfils a long-felt want in that it supplies fascinating amusement for evenings at...
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A Little FleetA Little FleetThe following account of the Fleet, and of the various histories of the voyages of the vessels which compose it, has been written out by me at the request of the owners. I have also made for them the drawings and the...
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Every Boy's Book: A Complete Encyclopædia of Sports and AmusementsEvery Boy's Book: A Complete Encyclopædia of Sports and AmusementsIt would be impossible for a single author to produce a book of this description with a fair prospect of success, because it necessarily treats of many subjects; and a perfect acquaintance with some of...
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Glimpses of Three CoastsGlimpses of Three CoastsAUTHOR OF "RAMONA," "A CENTURY OF DISHONOR," "VERSES," "SONNETS AND LYRICS," "HETTY'S STRANGE HISTORY," "BITS OF TRAVEL," "BITS OF TRAVEL AT HOME," "ZEPH," "MERCY PHILBRICK'S CHOICE," "BETWEEN WHILES," "BITS OF TALK ABOUT HOME MATTERS," "BITS OF TALK FOR YOUNG FOLKS," "NELLY'S...
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Yachting, Vol. 2Yachting, Vol. 2BY R. T. PRITCHETT THE MARQUIS OF DUFFERIN AND AVA, K.P. JAMES McFERRAN REV. G. L. BLAKE, T. B. MIDDLETON EDWARD WALTER CASTLE AND ROBERT CASTLE G. CHRISTOPHER DAVIES, LEWIS HERRESHOFF THE EARL OF ONSLOW, G.C.M.G., H. HORN SIR GEORGE LEACH, K.C.B.,...
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Yachting, Vol. 1Yachting, Vol. 1It is related that Chrysippus, a cynic, killed himself in order that he might sooner enjoy the delights of Paradise. Philosophers do queer things sometimes. Many who are not philosophers kill themselves in order to avoid the miseries of this world; but,...
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The Old Showmen and the Old London FairsThe Old Showmen and the Old London FairsPopular amusements constitute so important a part of a nations social history that no excuse need be offered for the production of the present volume. The story of the old London fairs has not been told before,...
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Old Tavern Signs: An Excursion in the History of HospitalityOld Tavern Signs: An Excursion in the History of HospitalityThe authors love of the subject is his only apology for his bold undertaking. First it was the filigree quality and the beauty of the delicate tracery of the wrought-iron signs in the picturesque villages...
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The Human RaceThe Human Race Definition of ManHow he differs from other AnimalsOrigin of ManIn what parts of the Earth did he first appear?Unity of Mankind, evidence in supportWhat is understood by species in Natural HistoryMan forms but one species, with its varieties or kindsClassification of...
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Tales of NorthumbriaTales of Northumbria [2] Advancing civilization, again, has, it is to be feared, made havoc of the proud insularity of the Northumbrian squirearchy. No longer are they content, like the Osbaldistones of yore, to devote themselves to cellar and stable, to stay at home,...
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Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second SeriesTraditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second SeriesASSOCIATED with Trove and the ancient family who lived, for many generations, in that pleasant place, there is a tradition that one old Squire Lovell wedded a poor girl solely because he believed her to be...
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The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland (Vol 2 of 2)The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland (Vol 2 of 2) - With Tunes, Singing-Rhymes, and Methods of Playing etc.The completion of the second volume of my Dictionary has been delayed from several unforeseen circumstances, the most important being the death of my...
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The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland (Vol 1 of 2)The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland (Vol 1 of 2) - With Tunes, Singing-Rhymes and Methods of Playing etc.Soon after the formation of the Folk-lore Society in 1878 my husband planned, and has ever since been collecting for, the compilation of a...
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Breton LegendsBreton Legends - Translated from the FrenchThe various Collections of Household and Legendary Tales of different countries which have appeared of late years sufficiently attest the popular interest which attaches to these curious and venerable relics of bygone days. Even such eminent scholars as...
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Home-made Toys for Girls and BoysHome-made Toys for Girls and Boys - Wooden and Cardboard Toys, Mechanical and Electric ToysThrough the author's handicraft volumes, and magazine and newspaper articles, thousands of boys and girls who never realized they could make their own toys, have succeeded in constructing models which...
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The New Stone Age in Northern EuropeThe New Stone Age in Northern EuropeThe dawn of history came late in Northern Europe and the morning was stormy. We see the Roman Empire struggling in vain to hold back successive swarms of barbarians, pouring from a dim, misty, mysterious northland. Centuries of...
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The Theory and Practice of ArcheryThe Theory and Practice of ArcheryNo excuse need be offered to archers for presenting to them a new edition of the late Mr. Horace A. Ford's work on the Theory and Practice of Archery. It first appeared as a series of articles in the...
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