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Minnesota
by William Watts FolwellMinnesota is an in depth historical exploration of its settlement and civilization written by William Watts Folwell. Though there has been already material on this available in many forms, the author of this book had the advantage of accessing many original resources which were not with the his predecessors who has written about Minnesota. Di..
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...
Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls
by James JohonnotStories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls is a collection of stories about historic heroes written by James Johonnot, an American educator and historian known for his work "Ten Great Events in History". For the purpose of entertainment, stories about historical heroes are some times exaggerated which leads to confusions to young readers not o..
The Cornish Coast (South)
by Charles G. HarperThe Cornish Coast (South) - And the Isles of Scilly is geographical exploration work by Charles G. Harper a historian who has written many travel books such as The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries To-Day and in Days of Old, The Old Inns of Old England: A Picturesque Account of the Ancient and Storied Hostelries of Our Own Country, The Kenti..
Records of Steam Boiler Explosions
by Edward Bindon MartenSteam boiler explosions could be fatal which can claim many lives, infact claimed many lives in the past. This book "Records of Steam Boiler Explosions" is a true account of such historical explosions which happened during the years 1866 to 1871, written by Edward Bindon Marten. The author mentioned in the preface very clearly that the p..
The Dates of Variously-shaped Shields
by George GrazebrookIt seems necessary, by way of introduction, to say a few words on the circular convex shields used from very early times by our Saxon and Norman ancestors. These were of wood, with a central boss of bronze, and were sometimes of very large size; frequently, if we may judge from contemporaneous illuminations, as much as four feet in diameter. Across..
A Manual of Philippine Birds
by Richard McGregorDuring several years spent in collecting zoölogical specimens in the Philippine Islands the author has constantly experienced the need of a book containing descriptions of the Philippine birds. That others have felt the same want is evident from the many requests for literature received. Lists of Philippine birds1 have been published from time to t..
Kitty Carter, Canteen Girl
by Ruby Lorraine RadfordKitty Carter, Canteen Girl is mystery story written by Ruby Lorraine Radford whose other novels include "Nancy Dale, Army Nurse". "Sandra of the Girl Orchestra", "Peggy Parker, Girl Inventor", "Anne Fuller, Librarian", "Mary Mc Leod Bethune", and "The mystery of the white knight". This novel's central character Kitty Carter is makin..