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The Unmasking of Robert-HoudinThe Unmasking of Robert-HoudinTHIS book is the natural result of the moulding, dominating influence which the spirit and writings of Robert-Houdin have exerted over my professional career. My interest in conjuring and magic and my enthusiasm for Robert-Houdin came into existence simultaneously. From the...
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The Heritage of Dress: Being Notes on the History and Evolution of ClothesThe Heritage of Dress: Being Notes on the History and Evolution of ClothesIt would be difficult to find a subject of more universal interest than that of dress, and hosts of books have been written which deal with the attire that has been adopted...
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Avvenimenti faceti: Raccolti da un Anonimo Siciliano del secolo XVIIIAvvenimenti faceti: Raccolti da un Anonimo Siciliano del secolo XVIII Il manoscritto di questi Avvenimenti faceti nella Biblioteca Nazionale di Palermo (segnato XI. A. 20), e mi fu dato a vedere da quel gentile Bibliotecario Capo che il comm. Filippo Evola, tanto benemerito degli...
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Abrégé de l'Histoire Générale des Voyages (Tome 6)Abrégé de l'Histoire Générale des Voyages (Tome 6)Nous continuons de parcourir les dpendances du Mogol situes dans la partie occidentale, retournant sur nos pas du Coromandel la cte du Malabar, et nous allons suivre le (p. 2) voyageur Mandelslo dans le Guzarate, Cambaye et...
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The Book of ChristmasThe Book of Christmas - Descriptive of the Customs, Ceremonies, Traditions, Superstitions, Fun, Feeling, and Festivities of the Christmas SeasonWe have learnt to speak of time, because it is that portion of eternity with which we have presently to do,as if it were a...
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The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume 2 (of 2)The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume 2 (of 2) Published by LENOX HILL Pub. & Dist. Co. (Burt Franklin) 235 East 44th St., New York, N.Y. 10017 Originally Published: 1854 Reprinted: 1970 Printed in the...
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Indoor and Outdoor Recreations for GirlsIndoor and Outdoor Recreations for GirlsThis book, like a girl's life, is divided into two parts: occupation and amusement, or handicraft and recreation. It is not equally divided, for handicraft is so much more like play than work, and is so entertaining in itself,...
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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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