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How We Are Fed: A Geographical ReaderHow We Are Fed: A Geographical ReaderIn the ordinary course of events, most individuals take some part in the manifold industries which engage the mind and the hand of man, by which alone our present-day civilization can be maintained. These great world activities touch...
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Story of the AeroplaneStory of the AeroplaneAround the dry land of the earth are the oceans of water. We may never have seen them, but we have knowledge of them and their navigation, and their names suggest very definite and concrete objects of thought. We sometimes do...
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The Wright Brothers' Engines and Their DesignThe Wright Brothers' Engines and Their DesignThe emphasis upon publications as a means of diffusing knowledge was expressed by the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. In his formal plan for the Institution, Joseph Henry articulated a program that included the following statement: "It...
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A Vindication of Natural DietA Vindication of Natural Diet.Shelley's "Vindication of Natural Diet" was first written as part of the notes to "Queen Mab," which was privately issued in 1813. Later in the same year the "Vindication" was separately published as a pamphlet, and it is from this...
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Practical BasketryPractical BasketryBasketry is one of the oldest and most valuable of the crafts. As far back as the time of the Israelites we read of its usefulness in offering sacrifices. Of necessity it was born, and in its infancy was made into simple forms,...
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Self-Instructor in the Art of Hair Work, Dressing Hair, Making Curls, Switches, Braids, and Hair Jewelry of Every DescriptionSelf-Instructor in the Art of Hair Work, Dressing Hair, Making Curls, Switches, Braids, and Hair Jewelry of Every Description.The necessity for a comprehensive work, giving a full and detailed explanation of the Art of manufacturing Hair Work in all its various branches, has been...
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Quantity Cookery: Menu Planning and Cooking for Large NumbersQuantity Cookery: Menu Planning and Cooking for Large NumbersThis book has been written in response to the many requests for practical help in the planning of menus and for the recipes in use in the cafeteria under the management of the authors. This book...
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Hertzian Wave Wireless TelegraphyHertzian Wave Wireless TelegraphyAll apparent printer's errors and variations in spelling have been retained, there are also some inconsistencies in the hyphenation of words. All these have been detailed at the end of the text. The middle dot has been used in the original...
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Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.—No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.—No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 - A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and ManufacturesThe new air compressor herewith illustrated may be operated by steam or water power, and is available for work in mines, tunnels,...
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Scientific American, Vol. XLIII.—No. 1. [New Series.], July 3, 1880Scientific American, Vol. XLIII.—No. 1. [New Series.], July 3, 1880 - A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and ManufacturesMr. Sterling A. Millard, of Clayville, N. Y., has invented a scythe blade that contains much less weight of metal and possesses...
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Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.—No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.—No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 - A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and ManufacturesThe ship canal from Ghent to Terneuzen was originally laid out with many bends, rendering navigation difficult; it had a depth of...
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Tempting Curry DishesTempting Curry DishesIn the second and third centuries three mighty Hindoo kings were renowned for their cookery. They were Nala, the king of Nishadhades, whose fame for dressing and preparing excellent dishes made his kingdom famous. He reigned in the second age. The second...
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ASCE 1193: The Water-Works and Sewerage of Monterrey, N. L., MexicoASCE 1193: The Water-Works and Sewerage of Monterrey, N. L., Mexico - The 4th article from the June, 1911, Volume LXXII, Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Paper No. 1193, Feb. 1, 1911.Monterrey, the Capital of the State of Nuevo Len, Mexico,...
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De afsluiting en droogmaking der Zuiderzee. Weerlegging van bezwarenDe afsluiting en droogmaking der Zuiderzee. Weerlegging van bezwaren. - uitgegeven door de Zuiderzee-VereenigingOverduidelijke druk- en spelfouten in het origineel zijn gecorrigeerd; deze zijn voorzien van een dunne rode stippellijn, waarbij de Brontekst via een zwevende pop-up beschikbaar is. Variaties in spelling (met/zonder accent,...
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Gas-Engines and Producer-Gas PlantsGas-Engines and Producer-Gas Plants - A Practice Treatise Setting Forth the Principles of Gas-Engines and Producer Design, the Selection and Installation of an Engine, Conditions of Perfect Operation, Producer-Gas Engines and Their Possibilities, the Care of Gas-Engines and Producer-Gas Plants, with a Chapter on...
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Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888.For a quarter of a century maritime nations have been continuously engaged in improving the mechanical appliances of their large ports. The use of tracks to bring goods to be placed on vessels as near as possible...
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Hawkins Electrical Guide v. 01 (of 10)Hawkins Electrical Guide v. 01 (of 10) - Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A progressive course of study for engineers, electricians, students and those desiring to acquire a working knowledge of electricity and its applicationsThe word guide is defined as: One who leads another in...
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Knowledge Is Power:Knowledge Is Power: - A View of the Productive Forces of Modern Society and the Results of Labor, Capital and Skill.It has been wisely said by a French writer who has scattered abroad sound and foolish opinions with a pretty equal hand, that "it...
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Rules and Practice for Adjusting WatchesRules and Practice for Adjusting WatchesIn the early days of horology the apprentice was taught the art of making a complete watch. Production was slow, very few duplicate watches were constructed, and it was necessary that extra material be made individually by hand in...
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The Romance of Industry and InventionThe Romance of Industry and InventionOur national industries lie at the root of national progress. The first Napoleon taunted us with being a nation of shopkeepers; that, however, is now less true than that we are a nation of manufacturerscoal, iron, and steel, and...
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