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Localities of Canadian minerals, with notes and extracts [microform] : chiefly collected from the writings of John Bigsby, M. D., F.L.S., M.G.S., and published by order of "The Literary and Historical Society of Quebec"Author: ['Bigsby, John J. (John Jeremiah), 1792-1881', 'Literary and Historical Society of Quebec']
After-dinner stories; containing a great many stories by the author, which are absolutely original, both in essence and construction, and appearing for the first time in print; together with a select assortment of the brightest gems of standard wit and humor by celebrated raconteursAuthor: Lowe, Paul E. (Paul Emilius), b. 1850
The natural and civil history of the French dominions in North and South America [microform] : giving a particular account of the climate, soil, minerals, animals, vegetables, manufactures, trade, commerce and languages, together with the religion, government, genius, character, manners and customs of the Indians and other inhabitants : illustrated by maps and plans of the principal placesAuthor: Jefferys, Thomas, 1695?-1771
Descriptive catalogue of a collection of the economic minerals of Canada [microform] : and notes on a stratigraphical collection of rocksAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Devonshire hospital and Buxton Bath charity : instituted for the relief of poor persons from all parts of Great Britain and Ireland suffering from rheumatism, gout, sciatica, and neuralgia ; pains, weakness or contractions of joints or limbs, arising from these diseases, or from sprains, fractures, or other local injuries ; chronic forms of paralysis ; dropped hands, and other poisonous effects of lead, mercury, or other minerals ; spinal affections ; dyspeptic complaints, uterine obstructions, etc. etc. ; supported by annual subscriptions and voluntary contributions : annual report for the year 1871 ; management, history, annual statement, accounts, meteorological report and tables, rules and regulations, list of subscriptions and benefactions &c., Bath charity report for 1785, and a copy of conveyance of hospital from the Duke of Devonshire to the trusteesAuthor: ['Devonshire Royal Hospital (Buxton, Derbyshire, England)', 'Royal College of Physicians of London']
Big Stone Gap Iron Co. v. Olinger. June 28, 1905. [51 S. E. 355.] Mines and Minerals. Contracts. Breach. Burden of Proof. Instructions. Evidence. Cost of Mining. Merchantable CommodityAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Crystal gems for the Sabbath-school : containing a choice collection of new hymns and tunes, suitable for anniversaries, and all other exercises of the Sabbath-school ; together with a fine selection of hymns for prayer and praise meetings ; in the seven character notes ; with a clear explanation of first principles of musical scienceAuthor: Aikin, L. W
A catalogue of engraved portraits, topographical drawings and prints, coins, gems, autographs, antiquities, and works of art, exhibited at the opening of the New Library and Museum of the Corporation of London, November, 1872Author: ['Guildhall Library (London, England) n 50043082', 'Overall, William Henry, 1829-1888', 'Saunders, William Sedgwick']
A general natural history; or, new and accurate descriptions of the animals, vegetables and minerals, of the different parts of the world; with their virtues and uses, as far as hitherto certainly known, in medicine and mechanics ... Including the history of the materia medica, pictoria, and tinctoria, of the present and earlier ages ... with a great number of figures, elegantly engravedAuthor: Hill, John, 1714?-1775
Aspects of death and their effects on the living : as illustrated by minor works of art, especially medals, engraved gems, jewels, &c.Author: Weber, Frederick Parkes, 1863-1962
The grange, the farmers national organization. Organized December 4, 1867. Non-partisan. Non-sectarian. Education and co-operation the leading features of the order. "Knowlege is Power." gems of thought from leaders in the order. In three parts. No. 1Author: Messer, Alpha
History of South Africa and the Boer-British war. Blood and gold in Africa. The matchless drama of the dark continent from Pharoah to "Oom Paul." The Transvaal war and the final struggle between Briton and Boer over the gold of Ophir. A story of thrilling romance and adventure among wild beasts and wilder men, in search of sport and gems and gold..Author: Beck, Henry Houghton
The good-fellow's calendar, and almanack of perpetual jocularity; containing a choice collection of laughable narratives, facetious anecdotes, singular facts, and mirth-yielding details; all embellished with sterling wit, genuine humour, and piquant richness; and interspersed with mirthful "gems of poesy": the whole so divertingly, and so chronologically put together, that the reader is presented with a mass of merriment for every month in the year ..Author: Classic Public Domain
Gems for little singers : a collection of easy and pleasing songs, for primary and kindergarten schools, and the nurseryAuthor: ['Emerson, Elizabeth U', 'Swayne, Gertrude', 'Emerson, L. O. (Luther Orlando), 1820-1915']
Gems from the Midrash ; or, Hebrew literature for schools and homes ; written in English and German in a most interesting and attractive style of poetryAuthor: ['Cohn, Joseph, 1859-', 'Aaronson, Vivian Samuel David, 1866-']
A modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. ... By the Rev. Samuel Ward, ... 1775: Vol 2Author: Ward, Samuel, Vicar of Cotterstock.
A modern system of natural history. Containing accurate descriptions, and faithful histories, of animals, vegetables, and minerals. ... By the Rev. Samuel Ward, ... 1776: Vol 8Author: Ward, Samuel, Vicar of Cotterstock.
Gems of knowledge : Common sense prescriptions and practical information: a systematic treatment in the domestic practice of medicineAuthor: Paul J. Barrington
Catalogue of beautiful old Chinese porcelains, enamels, jades, gems, textiles and other valuable Oriental objects, and modern and ancient oil paintingsAuthor: American Art Association
An introduction to mineralogy [electronic resource] : comprising the natural history and characters of minerals; and a description of rocks, both simple and aggregated; with a new tabular arrangement of earthy minerals, on a plan designed to facilitate the knowledge of that class of substances. To which is prefixed: a series of conversations explaining the principles of the science, and the elements of crystallographyAuthor: ['Bakewell, Robert, 1768-1843', "Physical Society (Guy's Hospital) former owner", "King's College London"]
A new and complete dictionary of arts and sciences : comprehending all the branches of useful knowledge, with accurate descriptions as well of the various machines, instruments, tools, figures, and schemes necessary for illustrating them, as of the classes, kinds, preparations, and uses of natural productions, whether animals, vegetables, minerals, fossils, or fluids : together with the kingdoms, provinces, cities, towns, and other remarkable places throughout the world : illustrated with above three hundred copper-plates, engraved by Mr. Jefferys, geographer to His Majesty : the whole extracted from the best authors in all languagesAuthor: ['Society of Arts (Great Britain). Society of Gentlemen', 'Jefferys, Thomas, -1771', 'Grignion, Charles, 1721-1810', 'Wale, Samuel, d. 1786', 'Owen, W. (William), d. 1793']
Grand opera under the management of Mr. Henry E. Abbey and Mr. Maurice Grau. Lohengrin. : Libretto and parlor pianist : the original Italian or French libretto, with a correct English translation, and the principal airs and gems of the operaAuthor: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883, librettist
An historical and geographical account of the province and country of Pensilvania; and of West-New-Jersey in America. The richness of the soil, the sweetness of the situation, the wholesomeness of the air, the navigable rivers, and others, the prodigious encrease of corn, the flourishing condition of the city of Philadelphia, with the stately buildings, and other improvements there. The strange creatures, as birds, beasts, fishes,and fowls, with the several sorts of minerals, purging waters, and stones, lately discovered. The natives, aborogmes [!] their language, religion, laws, and customs; the first planters, the Dutch, Sweeds, and English, with the number of its inhabitants; as also a touch upon George Keith's new religion, in his second change since he left the Quakers. With a map of both countriesAuthor: Thomas, Gabriel
Fossils, remains of animals and vegetables, minerals, recent shells, corals, and other curious subjects of natural histroy. Catalogue of the genuine and entire museum of curious subjects of natural history, of John Strange, Esq. ... Which will be soldAuthor: auction, ... by Mr. King, ... Covent-Garden, on Friday, july 11, 1800, ... 1800
Buffon's Natural history. Containing a theory of the earth, a general history of man, of the brute creation, and of vegetables, minerals, &c. &cAuthor: ['Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788. n 50041361', 'Barr, James Smith, translator. nr 93044128']
Buffon's Natural history, containing a theory of the earth, a general history of man, of the brute creation, and of vegetables, minerals, &c. &cAuthor: Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788
Buffonβs Natural history. Containing a theory of the earth, a general history of man, of the brute creation, and of vegetables, minerals, &c. &c. From the French. With notes by the translator. In ten volumesAuthor: Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788
A natural history, general and particular containing the history and theory of the earth, a general history of man, the brute creation, vegetables, minerals, &c, &cAuthor: Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788
The Book Of Shakespeare Gems In A Series Of Landscape Illustrations Of The Most Interesting Localities Of Shakespeares DramasAuthor: Shakespeare, William
The British cyclopædia of natural history: combining a scientific classification of animals, plants, and minerals ..Author: Partington, Charles Frederick, d. 1857?
Vol. 5: Modern history; or, The present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, and buildings; manners, laws and customs ... plants, animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with cuts and maps ... by Herman MollAuthor: Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1771
Vol. 29: Modern history; or, The present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, and buildings; manners, laws and customs ... plants, animals and minerals. By Mr. Salmon. Illustrated with cuts and maps ... by Herman MollAuthor: Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1790
International song service : with bright gems from fifty authors for Sunday-schools, Gospel meetings, missionary and young people's societies, prayer-meetings, etc.Author: Classic Public Domain
Burma, its people and productions; or, Notes on the fauna, flora, and minerals of Tenasserim, Pegu, and BurmaAuthor: ['Mason, Francis, 1799-1874', 'Theobald, William, 1829-1908']
Catalogue of gold and silver coins, being gems from the collection of Mr. John W. Scott. Part first. [S.H. & H. Chapman bid book] [03/13/1882]Author: Scott & Co.
Catalogue of a valuable collection of modern paintings, comprising the masterpieces and cabinet gems of the French, German, Belgium, Dutch, and the Dusseldorf schools, from the superb private collection of Mr. J.R.Z. Bouchez, the eminent Belgian banker : this, the most important and valuable collection of paintings ever brought to this city, will be offered at public sale on the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, Februrary 23rd and 24th, commencing each evening at 7 1/2 o'clockAuthor: H.W. Brolaski & Bro., auctioneer
Magazine of natural history. Comprehending the whole science of animals, plants, and minerals; divided into distinct parts, the characters separately described, and systematically arranged. By E. Sibly.... 1794: Vol 10Author: Sibly, Ebenezer.
[Histoire naturelle. English]. Barr's Buffon. Buffon's Natural history, containing a theory of the earth, a general history of man, of the brute creation, and of vegatables, minerals, &c. From the French. With notes by the translator. 1792: Vol 10Author: Leclerc, George Louis, Comte de Buffon.
[Histoire naturelle. English]. Barr's Buffon. Buffon's Natural history, containing a theory of the earth, a general history of man, of the brute creation, and of vegatables, minerals, &c. From the French. With notes by the translator. 1792: Vol 9Author: Leclerc, George Louis, Comte de Buffon.
A catalogue of a very valuable collection of Greek and Roman coins, in gold, silver, and brass, ... including a few intaglios and gems by Pichler, also a fine assemblage of English gold and silver coins, [including] a fine set of Oliver Cromwell, ... capital English medals, ... rare modern medals, of Napoleon, Joseph and Joachim, Kings of Naples, particularly ... "Anglia Resurges" ... [04/03/1818]Author: Christie, Mr.
Catalogue of the type and figured specimens of fossils, minerals, rocks, and ores in the Department of geology, United States National museumAuthor: ['United States National Museum', 'Merrill, George P. (George Perkins), 1854-1929', 'Schuchert, Charles, 1858-1942']
History of Delaware county, Pennsylvania, from the discovery of the territory included within its limits to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birdsAuthor: ['Smith, George, 1804-1882', 'Delaware county institute of science, Media, Pa']
Underground treasures : how and where to find them. A key for the ready determination of all the useful minerals within the United StatesAuthor: Orton, James, 1830-1877
Map showing the distribution of Peat-bogs and Coalfields in Ireland. Also the principal localities of minerals of economic importance.Author: Classic Public Domain
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Liberation of Helium from Radio-Active Minerals by Grinding β Gray, J.
The Dressing of Minerals β Louis, Henry
Analysis of Rocks and Minerals from the Laboratory of the United States Geological Survey, 1880 ... β Frank Wigglesworth Clarke
A Description of Minerals of Commercial Value: A Practical Reference-book ... β Daniel Moreau Barringer
Gems of Japanese art and handicraft [microform] β Audsley, George Ashdown, 1838-1925
Gems of the bog [microform] : a tale of the Irish peasantry β Chaplin, J. D. (Jane Dunbar), 1819-1884
Localities of Canadian minerals, with notes and extracts [microform] : chiefly collected from the writings of John Bigsby, M. D., F.L.S., M.G.S., and published by order of "The Literary and Historical Society of Quebec" β ['Bigsby, John J. (John Jeremiah), 1792-1881', 'Literary and Historical Society of Quebec']
After-dinner stories; containing a great many stories by the author, which are absolutely original, both in essence and construction, and appearing for the first time in print; together with a select assortment of the brightest gems of standard wit and humor by celebrated raconteurs β Lowe, Paul E. (Paul Emilius), b. 1850
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Exquisite antique herbal plates and treatises
The color lithographs and botanical classifications are pristine. A tremendous resource for both historical study and botanical illustration reference.
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