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Metapsychical Phenomena
by James Clerk MaxwellMetapsychical Phenomena is written by the Scottish mathematical physicst James Clerk Maxwell. The excerpts of this book is well summarised by Charles Richet in his preface as " My advice to the reader may be summed up in a few words. He must take up this book without prejudice. He must fear neither that which is new, nor that which is unexpec..
The Mechanical Properties of Wood
by Samuel J. RecordThe Mechanical Properties of Wood is written for forestry students in an attempt to provide them the essential knowledge and technical properties. This book is written by the American Botanist Samuel J. Record, one of the prominent scholars in the study of wood, who has travelled across Americas and had an amazing collection of 41000 identifi..
Herbals, Their Origin and Evolution
by Agnes ArberHerbals, Their Origin and Evolution is a study of herbals written by the British plant morphologist Agnes Robertson Arber, who also has multifaceted professions as anatomist, philosopher of biology and historian of botany. With her scientific research on plants and contributions to botanical science she had received numerous honors incl..
The History of Salt
by Evan Martlett BoddyThe History of Salt is all about the Salt from its history, its geographical distribution, geological formation, medicinal and dietetic properties. Evan Martlett Boddy, the author of this has provided an in-depth and intensive study and analysis of this chemical component Salt. The historical references have been provided way back as ea..
The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy
by Charles John Samuel ThompsonThe Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy is a non-fiction work written by the physician, novelist and curator of Henry Wellcome's library Charles John Samuel Thompson, whose notable writings include Alchemy and Alchemists , Hand Of Destiny: Folklore & Sup , Mystic Mandrake , and Amulets, Talismans and Charm. Thompson mentions in the..
The Rivers of Great Britain - Rivers of the East Coast
by Various AuthorsThe Rivers of Great Britain: Rivers of the East Coast is a complete guide to the important rivers of Britain written by various authors. Whethser for academic or informative purpose, this book will be a good read to understand detailed information of the rivers and the geographical reach. ExcerptsTHE Wharfe is typical of the broad shire...
The Reason Why
by AnonymousThe Reason Why is an interesting collection of useful information on "Common Things" is put in the interesting form of "Why and Because," and comprehends a familiar explanation of many subjects which occupy a large space in the philosophy of Nature, relating to air, animals, atmosphere, caloric, chemistry, ventilation, materia medica, meteorol..
Ancient Landscapes of the Grand Canyon Region
by Edwin Dinwiddie McKeeAncient Landscapes of the Grand Canyon Region is a non-fiction work written by Edwin D. McKee which explores THE GEOLOGY OF GRAND CANYON, ZION, BRYCE, PETRIFIED FOREST & PAINTED DESERT with more than thirty illustrations by Louis Schellbach 3rd Park Naturalist, Grand Canyon National Park, and Russell Hastings.Excerpts:Probably no place in the w..