Written by Anonymous
Guide to Fortune-Telling
by AnonymousSince the world began, “coming events have cast shadows before,” and many of the important incidents in our lives are shown us in our dreams if we only understood their full interpretation. The following are a few of the most certain signs, and can almost invariably be relied upon. For dreams not mentioned here, a pleasant dream almost invariably i..
Our Little Tot’s Own Book
by AnonymousOne of my pet playhouses was an old stump, out in the pasture. Such a dear, old stump as it was, and so large I could not put my arms more than half way round it! Some of its roots were partly bare of earth for quite a little distance from the stump, and between these roots were great green velvety moss cushions.On the side, above the largest moss ..
The War History of the 1st/4th Battalion, the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
by AnonymousThe purpose of this book is to supply to the people of Preston and district, for the first time, a complete and authentic record of the adventures of their original local Territorial Infantry Battalion during the Great War, such a record being a chapter of local history which must sooner or later be written; to put into the hands of the relatives a..
Behind the Scenes in a Hotel
by AnonymousThe modern hotel industry, claimed by the 35th Convention of the New York Hotel Association to be the fifth largest industry in the United States, is of comparatively recent growth. It is true that from the earliest times there have been inns and small hostels for the accommodation of the wayfarer. But this accommodation was the simple provision of..
Charles Peace, or The Adventures of a Notorious Burglar
by AnonymousCharles Peace alias John Ward, whose life and adventures form the subject-matter of our story, has gained for himself a reputation equal, if not superior, to the lawless ruffians, Jack Sheppard, Dick Turpin, and others of a similar class. He is a union of various elements. In more senses than one he was a local character. Born in Sheffield he ..
Christmas Chat
by AnonymousChristmas Chat or, Observations on the late change at court, on the different characters of the ins and outs; and on the present state of publick affairs. A DIALOGUE Spoke at the Country Seat of one of the New Ministry, in the late Holy Days, the Day before his Re-election; BETWEEN Mr. Broadbottom, Mr. Overall, Mr. Roseband, Sir John Probeum, Mr. S..
An Authentick Account of the Measures and Precautions Used at Venice
by AnonymousIt is now the Third Century since the following Regulation took its Rise. The Office of Health is furnished with such ample Power and Authority, as makes it at once useful and respectable; it is administered by the Subjects of the Republick most eminent for their Prudence, Dignity and Talents; it is furnished with Abundance of Officers, a few of wh..
Faster Ways to Favorite Dishes With the New Minute Tapioca
by AnonymousThe recipes in this little book bring you the good news—starting with the best and the easiest recipe for tapioca cream you’ve ever met. You’ll find here more than a dozen grand cream desserts, full of real honest-to-goodness home-made nourishment ... new fruit tapiocas for every season ... new baked tapioca puddings ... and 19 recipes in which Min..