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Every-day Science: Volume 6. The Conquest of NatureEvery-day Science: Volume 6. The Conquest of NatureThe Conquest of Nature, p. 4Man's use of Nature's gifts, p. 6Man the "tool-making animal," p. 7Science and Civilization, p. 8Clothing and artificially heated dwellings of primitive man, p. 10Early domestication of animals, p. 11Early development to...
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Toy CraftToy CraftEach year American parents spend millions of dollars for toys for the children. In a short time a large part of these toys are broken, and lie in the corner or the back yard. This is because of the destructive habits children have...
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The First Man-Carrying Aeroplane Capable of Sustained Free Flight: Langley's Success as a Pioneer in AviationThe First Man-Carrying Aeroplane Capable of Sustained Free Flight: Langley's Success as a Pioneer in Aviation - From the Smithsonian Report for 1914, pages 217-222, Publication 2329, 1915It is doubtful whether any person of the present generation will be able to appraise correctly the...
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How to Make Electrical MachinesHow to Make Electrical Machines - Containing Full Directions for Making Electrical Machines, Induction Coils, Dynamos, and Many Novel Toys to Be Worked by ElectricityFor the stand of the machine take a piece of wood (deal will do, but mahogany would be preferable) 14...
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The Anatomy of BridgeworkThe Anatomy of BridgeworkNo book has, so far as the author is aware, been written upon that aspect of bridgework to be treated in the following pages. No excuse need, therefore, be given for adding to the already large amount of published matter dealing...
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Minimum Gauge RailwaysMinimum Gauge RailwaysAt the outset I must offer an apology for making use, throughout this pamphlet, of the first person. I do so partly for convenience of expression, and partly because almost all that I have to advance is derived from my own experience....
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Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, March 1899Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, March 1899 - Volume LIV, No. 5, March 1899Perhaps there is no civilized institution to which, man has accommodated himself with so ill a grace as monogamy. Hardly a perversion of it has ever existed but may still be found....
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Reminiscences of Glass-makingReminiscences of Glass-making The articles upon the history and progress of Glass Manufacture herein presented to the public were originally published in the columns of a village newspaper. They are the result of investigation upon these topics made in the few leisure moments gained...
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The Toilet of FloraThe Toilet of Flora - or, A collection of the most simple and approved methods of preparing baths, essences, pomatums, powders, perfumes, and sweet-scented waters. With receipts for cosmetics of every kind, that can smooth and brighten the skin, give force to beauty, and...
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Boys' Second Book of InventionsBoys' Second Book of InventionsNo substance ever discovered better deserves the term "Miracle of Science," given it by a famous English experimenter, than radium. Here is a little pinch of white powder that looks much like common table salt. It is one of many...
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Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, January 1899Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, January 1899 - Volume LIV, No. 3, January 1899The earliest nomadic stage of mankind has left traces in many of the colonies. The first age of French Canada, of New York, of great part of North America, was one of...
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Le ménagier de Paris (v. 1 & 2)Le ménagier de Paris (v. 1 & 2)UAND on tudie lhistoire de la rgence et du rgne de Charles V, de ce beau rgne si tristement prcd et si tristement suivi, on ne sait lequel admirer davantage ou des succs politiques et militaires de...
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La Vettura Automobile: sue parti - suo funzionamentoLa Vettura Automobile: sue parti - suo funzionamento Vi sono molte opere pregevolissime sull'argomento, ma la maggior parte o trattano solo distesamente dei motori, o solamente di un tipo di vettura, oppure sono troppo sviluppate e dettagliate e sono quindi pi adatte a quelle...
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On the Development and Distribution of Primitive Locks and KeysOn the Development and Distribution of Primitive Locks and Keys [The materials for this paper, together with the rest of the Museum, have been in course of Collection since the year 1851, and some of the specimens illustrated have been exhibited to the public...
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Invention: The Master-key to ProgressInvention: The Master-key to ProgressTo show that inventors have accomplished more than most persons realize, not only in bringing forth new mechanisms, but in doing creative work in many walks of life, is, in part, the object of this book. To suggest what they...
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Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, November 1898Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, November 1898 - Volume 54, November 1898The controversies over the question of the origin of Central American culture are to be again awakened by the exploration organized under the direction of the American Museum of Natural History through the liberality...
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A Comprehensive Guide-Book to Natural, Hygienic and Humane DietA Comprehensive Guide-Book to Natural, Hygienic and Humane DietDietetic Reform is now being considered seriously by thoughtful people in all parts of the world and interest in this important though long neglected subject is increasing every day. The fact that our physical, mental, and...
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Practical Italian Recipes for American KitchensPractical Italian Recipes for American Kitchens - Sold to aid the Families of Italian Soldiers n this world war we are learning many lessons from our Allies beside those of the battle field. The housewives of the old world have much to teach us...
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The vegetarian cook bookSubstitutes for Flesh Foods: Vegetarian Cook BookIt must appeal to the judgment of every thinking man and woman that the human family are more in need of sound, wholesome advice as to what they should eat and drink than ever before. The number of...
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Farm Engines and How to Run Them: The Young Engineer's GuideFarm Engines and How to Run Them: The Young Engineer's GuideThis book makes no pretensions to originality. It has taken the best from every source. The author believes the matter has been arranged in a more simple and effective manner, and that more information...
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