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The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious StonesThe Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious StonesSome little time ago certain London diamond merchants and wholesale dealers in precious stones made the suggestion to me to write a work on this section of mineralogy, as there did not appear to be any giving...
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The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 07The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 07 - Or, Flower-Garden DisplayedThe foliage of this plant greatly resembles that of Ground Ivy, and its branches trail on the ground somewhat in the same manner, extending to the length of several feet; but it is not on the...
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Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found: A Book of Zoology for BoysQuadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found: A Book of Zoology for BoysI have been called upon to write illustrative sketches to a series of engravings, designed by an eminent artist. In performing my part of the work I have thrown the Mammalia into...
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An Elementary Study of InsectsAn Elementary Study of InsectsIn the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad. The...
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Evolution, Old & NewEvolution, Old & New - Or, the Theories of Buffon, Dr. Erasmus Darwin and Lamarck,"The want of a practical acquaintance with Natural History leads the author to take an erroneous view of the bearing of his own theories on those of Mr. Darwin.Review of...
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Essays Towards a Theory of KnowledgeEssays Towards a Theory of KnowledgeTwo years ago, in the preface to another essay, the present writer ventured to affirm that "Civilisation moves rather towards a chaos than towards a cosmos." But he could not foretell that the descensus Averni would be so alarmingly...
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The Eagle CliffThe Eagle CliffFrom the earliest records of history we learn that man has ever been envious of the birds, and of all other winged creatures. He has longed and striven to fly. He has also signally failed to do so. We say failed advisedly,...
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Jack at Sea: All Work and No Play Made Him a Dull BoyJack at Sea: All Work and No Play Made Him a Dull BoyJohn Meadowsalways Jack, because his fathers name was Johnupon hearing that fathers voice, raised his dull, dreamy eyes slowly from the perusal of the old Latin author over which he was bending,...
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Vegetable TeratologyVegetable Teratology - An Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of PlantsTill within a comparatively recent period but little study was given to exceptional formations. They were considered as monsters to be shunned, as lawless deviations from the ordinary rule, unworthy...
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Half-Hours with the StarsHalf-Hours with the Stars - A Plain and Easy Guide to the Knowledge of the Constellations It is very easy to gain a knowledge of the stars, if the learner sets to work in the proper manner. But he commonly meets with a difficulty...
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La merLa merUn brave marin hollandais, ferme et froid observateur, qui passe sa vie sur la mer, dit franchement que la premire impression qu'on en reoit, c'est la crainte. L'eau, pour tout tre terrestre, est l'lment non respirable, l'lment de l'asphyxie. Barrire fatale, ternelle, qui...
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Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and ProfitHome Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit - A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office DecorationThis volume of the Pleasure and Profit Library is offered to the hunter, trapper, fisher, vacationist and...
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The Young Voyageurs: Boy Hunters in the NorthThe Young Voyageurs: Boy Hunters in the NorthBoy reader, you have heard of the Hudsons Bay Company? Ten to one, you have worn a piece of fur, which it has provided for you; if not, your pretty little sister hasin her muff, or her...
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A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume IA Budget of Paradoxes, Volume IIt is not without hesitation that I have taken upon myself the editorship of a work left avowedly imperfect by the author, and, from its miscellaneous and discursive character, difficult of completion with due regard to editorial limitations by...
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Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 11, No. 26, May, 1873Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 11, No. 26, May, 1873 THE ROUMI IN KABYLIA. OUR HOME IN THE TYROL WILMINGTON AND ITS INDUSTRIES. MARIE FAMETTE AND HER LOVERS. SALMON FISHING IN CANADA. A PRINCESS OF THULE. AT ODDS. PHILADELPHIA ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS....
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Stories of Animal SagacityStories of Animal SagacityI have undertaken, my young friends, to give you a number of anecdotes, which will, I think, prove that animals possess not only instinct, which guides them in obtaining food, and enables them to enjoy their existence according to their several...
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Leçons de cosmographieLeçons de cosmographie - à l'usage des lycées et collèges et de tous les établissements d'instruction publiqueConstellations et principales toiles.--toiles de diverses grandeurs.--Combien on en voit l'il nu Description du ciel. toiles variables ou priodiques, temporaires, colores. toiles doubles; leurs rvolutions. Distance des toiles...
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The Sceptical ChymistThe Sceptical Chymist - or Chymico-Physical Doubts & Paradoxes, Touching the Spagyrist's Principles Commonly call'd Hypostatical; As they are wont to be Propos'd and Defended by the Generality of Alchymists. Whereunto is præmis'd Part of another Discourse relating to the same Subject. or Chymico-Physical...
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De Vrouw: Haar bouw en haar inwendige organenDe Vrouw: Haar bouw en haar inwendige organenDoch ook niet zelden vernam ik de begeerte naar lektuur om zich die kennis eigen te maken. Vakboeken, die het onderwerp gewoonlijk zeer uitvoerig behandelen, konden daarvoor moeilijk in aanmerking komen. Beknoptheid toch is voor dergelijke lektuur...
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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural SelectionOn the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection - or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. (2nd edition)"But with regard to the material world, we can at least go so far as thiswe can perceive that events are...
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