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125 History of Scientific Instruments PDF Books – Curated Historical Collection

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science & mathematics 26% of collection
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    Scientific Papers Author: Vi
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    The principles of scientific management Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Plant names, scientific and popular, including in the case of each plant the correct botanical name in accordance with the reformed nomenclature, together with botanical and popular synonyms .. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    A dictionary of foreign musical terms and handbook of orchestral instruments Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The scientific papers of James Clerk Maxwell Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Magic; stage illusions and scientific diversions, including trick photography Author: Classic Public Domain
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    International catalogue of scientific literature Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The cyclopaedia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia, commercial, industrial, and scientific; products of the mineral, vegetable, and animal kingdoms, useful arts and manufactures Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Frederick W. Taylor, father of scientific management Author: Classic Public Domain
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    British violin makers; a biographical dictionary of British makers of stringed instruments and bows and a critical description of their work, with introductory chapters, and numerous portraits and illustrations Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Standardized plant names; a catalogue of approved scientific and common names of plants in American commerce Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The law of mentalism : a practical, scientific explanation of thought or mind force: the law which governs all mental and physical action and phenomena: the cause of life and death Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific Papers V Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Traité des instruments de martyre et des divers modes de supplice employés par les paiens contre les chrétiens; tortures et tourments des martyrs chrétiens. Tr. sur les originaux italien et latin Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The guitar and mandolin : biographies of celebrated players and composers for these instruments Author: Classic Public Domain
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    International catalogue of scientific literature, 1901-1914 Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Cyclopædia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia, Commercial, Industrial and Scientific Products of the Mineral, Vegetable and Animal Kingdoms, Useful Arts and Manufactures Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Catalogue of the Stearns collection of musical instruments Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language, including a very copious selection of scientific terms for use in schools and colleges and as a book of general reference Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The Montessori method; scientific pedagogy as applied to child education in "The children's houses" with additions and revisions Author: the author
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    Negretti & Zambra's encyclopædic illustrated and descriptive reference catalogue of optical, mathematical, physical, photographic and standard meteorological instruments, manufactured and sold Author: them ..
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    Scientific American reference book Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific American Building Monthly. Vol-033 Author: Classic Public Domain
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    A treatise on the law of evidence; being a consideration of the nature and general principles of evidence, the instruments of evidence and the rules governing the production, delivery and use of evidence, .. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    A manual of land surveying; comprising an elementary course of practice with instruments and a treatise upon the survey of public and private lands Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Shakespeare as a dramatic artist : a popular illustration of the principles of scientific criticism Author: Classic Public Domain
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    A dictionary of scientific terms : pronunciation, derivation, and definition of terms in biology, botany, zoology, anatomy, cytology, embryology, physiology Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Index to the native and scientific names of Indian and other Eastern economic plants and products Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The science of logic; an inquiry into the principles of accurate thought and scientific method Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific Papers Vol-Vi Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Roth memory course : a simple and scientific method of improving the memory and increasing mental power Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Simplified scientific astrology : a complete textbook on the art of erecting a horoscope, with philosophic encyclopedia and tables of planetary hours Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific Papers Author: Iv
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    Household engineering; scientific management in the home Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Sex and sex worship : (phallic worship) a scientific treatise on sex, its nature and function, and its influence on art, science, architecture, and religion--with special reference to sex worship and symbolism Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Cremona: an account of the Italian violin-makers and their instruments Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The Illustrated dictionary of gardening : a practical and scientific encyclopaedia of horticulture for gardeners and botanists Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Catalogue of scientific papers (1800-1900) Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Modern instruments and methods of calculation : a handbook of the Napier Tercentenary Exhibition Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Caruso's method of voice production : the scientific culture of the voice Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The Alpine journal : a record of mountain adventure and scientific observation Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Documents And Their Scientific Examiniation Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The cyclopædia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia : commercial, industrial and scientific, products of the mineral, vegetable, and animal kingdoms, useful arts and manufactures Author: Classic Public Domain
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    An illustrated dictionary of scientific terms Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The Montessori method : scientific pedagogy as applied to child education in "the Children's Houses" with additions and revisions Author: Classic Public Domain
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    International catalogue of scientific literature [Sect.] M. Botany : 1st -14th annual issues, 1901-1914 Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Proceedings of the general meetings for scientific business of the Zoological Society of London Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The scientific American handbook of travel, with hints for the ocean voyage, for European tours and a practical guide to London and Paris; Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Biographical record, classes from eighteen hundred and sixty-eight to eighteen hundred and seventy-two of the Sheffield scientific school Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The scientific papers of James Prescott Joule Author: Classic Public Domain
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    A system of logic, ratiocinative and inductive : being a connected view of the principles of evidence and the methods of scientific investigation Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The imperial dictionary of the English language: a complete encyclopedic lexicon, literary, scientific, and technological. New ed., carefully rev. and greatly augm. Edited Author: Charles Annandale
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    Scientific Papers Of Asa Gray V-Ii Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Tycho Brahe; a picture of scientific life and work in the sixteenth century Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The music and musical instruments of southern India and the Deccan Author: Classic Public Domain
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    ... The genera of fishes ... A contribution to the stability of scientific nomenclature Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific management; a history and criticism, Author: Horace Bookwalter Drury ..
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    Scientific Papers Vol 2 1881-1887 Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The imperial dictionary of the English language; a complete encyclopaedic lexicon, literary, scientific and technological. New ed., carefully rev. and greatly augm. Edited Author: Charles Annandale
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    Catalogue of the special loan collection of scientific apparatus at the South Kensington Museum. MDCCCLXXVI Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Electrical review a weekly journal of electric light, telephone, telegraph and scientific progress, v.29 (1896) Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The concise imperial dictionary [microform] : literary, scientific and technical, with pronouncing lists of proper names, foreign words and phrases, key to names in mythology and fiction, and other valuable appendices Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Knight's new mechanical dictionary. A description of tools, instruments, machines, processes, and engineering. With indexical references to technical journals (1876-1880) Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Views of nature, or, Contemplations on the sublime phenomena of creation : with scientific illustrations Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific American building monthly Author: Classic Public Domain
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    A treatise on the rescission of contracts and cancellation of written instruments Author: Classic Public Domain
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    A book of precious stones; the identification of gems and gem minerals, and an account of their scientific, commercial, artistic, and historical aspects Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Catalogue & price list of Eugene Dietzgen Co. : manufacturers & importers of drawing materials & surveying instruments Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Aspects of nature, in different lands and different climates; with scientific elucidations Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Catalogue of scientific papers, 1800-1900 : subject index Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The imperial dictionary, English, technological, and scientific; adapted to the present state of literature, science, and art; on the basis of Webster's English dictionary ... comprising all words purely English .. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The scientific papers; Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific Industries Author: Classic Public Domain
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    A military dictionary, comprising terms, scientific and otherwise, connected with the science of war Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Illustrated catalogue of surgical instruments : and of allied lines Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific Papers Ii Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific Tables Seventh Edition Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific amusements Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The imperial dictionary and encyclopedia of knowledge unabridged; etymological and pronouncing literary, scientific and technical .. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Report on the scientific results of the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76 : under the command of Captain George S. Nares, R.N., F.R.S. and Captain Frank Turle Thomson, R.N. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Illustrations of surgical instruments of superior quality manufactured Author: the Kny-Scheerer Co
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    Scientific Papers Vol Author: Iii
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    Illustrated catalogue of standard surgical instruments and allied lines. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific Papers, Volume 1 Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Old English instruments of music, their history and character Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Sniping in France : with notes on the scientific training of scouts, observers, and snipers Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Memoir and scientific correspondence of the late Sir George Gabriel Stokes, bart. .. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The modern baker, confectioner and caterer; a practical and scientific work for the baking and allied trades. Edited Author: John Kirkland. With contributions from leading specialists and trade experts
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    Apologetics : or, The scientific vindication of Christianity Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Anticipations of the reaction of mechanical and scientific progress upon human life and thought Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The international encyclopedia of scientific tailor principles, for all kinds and styles of garment-making ... Also designing ... embroidery, crocheting, knitting, worsted work, fancy and artistic needle work .. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Catalogue of scientific books in the Library Author: Classic Public Domain
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    College algebra, for the use of academies, colleges, and scientific schools .. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The philosophy of manufactures, or, an exposition of the scientific, moral, and commercial economy of the factory system of Great Britain Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The principles of science : a treatise on logic and scientific method Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific sewing and garment cutting, for use in schools and in the home; Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Illustrated catalogue : and price list of surgical instruments, hospital supplies, orthopedic apparatus, trusses, etc. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Technical vocabulary, English-French, for scientific, technical, and industrial students Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific American Volume 75 Number 04 (July 1896) Author: Classic Public Domain
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    An illustrated and descriptive catalogue of philosophical, meteorological, mathematical, surveying, optical and photographic instruments, manufactured Author: L.P. Casella ... London
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    Scientific American Volume 01 Number 01 (August 1845) Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Practical engineering drawing and third angle projection, for students in scientific, technical and manual training schools and for ... draughtsmen .. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The law of negotiable instruments : statutes, cases and authorities Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The depths of the ocean : a general account of the modern science of oceanography based largely on the scientific researches of the Norwegian steamer Michael Sars in the North Atlantic Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Catalogue of the scientific books in the library of the Royal Society Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Electrical engineering measuring instruments for commercial and laboratory purposes Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The Inbred Descendants of Charlemagne: A Glance at the Scientific Side of Genealogy Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific American Architechs and Builders Edition Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific American Volume 45 Number 27 (December 1881) Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Catalogues, price-lists (musical instruments, sheet music), etc.]. -- Author: Classic Public Domain
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    A dictionary of scientific terms Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The surgical instruments of the Hindus with a comparative study of the surgical instruments of the Greek, Roman, Arab and the modern Eouropean [!] surgeons Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Surveying and levelling instruments, theoretically and practically described Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Popular lectures on scientific subjects; Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The Laws Of Scientific Hand Reading Author: Classic Public Domain
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    A catalogue of physical instruments Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Report on the scientific results of the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76 under the command of Captain George S. Nares and the late Captain Frank Tourle Thomson Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific Books Collection Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Mining and Scientific Press Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The scientific papers of John Couch Adams Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Mrs. A. J. Wuerfel's tailors rules and diagrams. Instruments patented June 7th, 1887 Author: Classic Public Domain
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    The Scientific Feeding Of Animals Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Scientific management; a history and criticism Author: Classic Public Domain
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    A dictionary of scientific terms ?pronunciation, derivation, and definition of terms in biology, botany, zoology, anatomy, cytology, embryology, physiology /by I.F. Henderson and W.D. Henderson. Author: Classic Public Domain
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    Catalogue of the Crosby Brown Collection of musical instruments Author: Classic Public Domain
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History of Scientific Instruments Book Collection

Discover 125 carefully selected public-domain books about history of scientific instruments. This focused archive brings together practical manuals, illustrated references and important historical works in one searchable collection.

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  • Exact, itemised list of all 125 included titles
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Featured books

  • Technical vocabulary, English-French, for scientific, technical, and industrial students
  • The scientific papers of James Prescott Joule
  • The Alpine journal : a record of mountain adventure and scientific observation
  • The principles of science : a treatise on logic and scientific method
  • Scientific American Volume 75 Number 04 (July 1896)

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  1. Scientific Papers - Vi
  2. The principles of scientific management
  3. Plant names, scientific and popular, including in the case of each plant the correct botanical name in accordance with the reformed nomenclature, together with botanical and popular synonyms ..
  4. A dictionary of foreign musical terms and handbook of orchestral instruments
  5. The scientific papers of James Clerk Maxwell
  6. Magic; stage illusions and scientific diversions, including trick photography
  7. International catalogue of scientific literature
  8. The cyclopaedia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia, commercial, industrial, and scientific; products of the mineral, vegetable, and animal kingdoms, useful arts and manufactures
  9. Frederick W. Taylor, father of scientific management
  10. British violin makers; a biographical dictionary of British makers of stringed instruments and bows and a critical description of their work, with introductory chapters, and numerous portraits and illustrations
  11. Standardized plant names; a catalogue of approved scientific and common names of plants in American commerce
  12. The law of mentalism : a practical, scientific explanation of thought or mind force: the law which governs all mental and physical action and phenomena: the cause of life and death
  13. Scientific Papers V
  14. Traité des instruments de martyre et des divers modes de supplice employés par les paiens contre les chrétiens; tortures et tourments des martyrs chrétiens. Tr. sur les originaux italien et latin
  15. The guitar and mandolin : biographies of celebrated players and composers for these instruments
  16. International catalogue of scientific literature, 1901-1914
  17. Cyclopædia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia, Commercial, Industrial and Scientific Products of the Mineral, Vegetable and Animal Kingdoms, Useful Arts and Manufactures
  18. Catalogue of the Stearns collection of musical instruments
  19. Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language, including a very copious selection of scientific terms for use in schools and colleges and as a book of general reference
  20. The Montessori method; scientific pedagogy as applied to child education in "The children's houses" with additions and revisions by the author
  21. Negretti & Zambra's encyclopædic illustrated and descriptive reference catalogue of optical, mathematical, physical, photographic and standard meteorological instruments, manufactured and sold by them ..
  22. Scientific American reference book
  23. Scientific American Building Monthly. Vol-033
  24. A treatise on the law of evidence; being a consideration of the nature and general principles of evidence, the instruments of evidence and the rules governing the production, delivery and use of evidence, ..
  25. A manual of land surveying; comprising an elementary course of practice with instruments and a treatise upon the survey of public and private lands
  26. Shakespeare as a dramatic artist : a popular illustration of the principles of scientific criticism
  27. A dictionary of scientific terms : pronunciation, derivation, and definition of terms in biology, botany, zoology, anatomy, cytology, embryology, physiology
  28. Index to the native and scientific names of Indian and other Eastern economic plants and products
  29. The science of logic; an inquiry into the principles of accurate thought and scientific method
  30. Scientific Papers Vol-Vi
  31. Roth memory course : a simple and scientific method of improving the memory and increasing mental power
  32. Simplified scientific astrology : a complete textbook on the art of erecting a horoscope, with philosophic encyclopedia and tables of planetary hours
  33. Scientific Papers - Iv
  34. Household engineering; scientific management in the home
  35. Sex and sex worship : (phallic worship) a scientific treatise on sex, its nature and function, and its influence on art, science, architecture, and religion--with special reference to sex worship and symbolism
  36. Cremona: an account of the Italian violin-makers and their instruments
  37. The Illustrated dictionary of gardening : a practical and scientific encyclopaedia of horticulture for gardeners and botanists
  38. Catalogue of scientific papers (1800-1900)
  39. Modern instruments and methods of calculation : a handbook of the Napier Tercentenary Exhibition
  40. Caruso's method of voice production : the scientific culture of the voice
  41. The Alpine journal : a record of mountain adventure and scientific observation
  42. Documents And Their Scientific Examiniation
  43. The cyclopædia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia : commercial, industrial and scientific, products of the mineral, vegetable, and animal kingdoms, useful arts and manufactures
  44. An illustrated dictionary of scientific terms
  45. The Montessori method : scientific pedagogy as applied to child education in "the Children's Houses" with additions and revisions
  46. International catalogue of scientific literature [Sect.] M. Botany : 1st -14th annual issues, 1901-1914
  47. Proceedings of the general meetings for scientific business of the Zoological Society of London
  48. The scientific American handbook of travel, with hints for the ocean voyage, for European tours and a practical guide to London and Paris;
  49. Biographical record, classes from eighteen hundred and sixty-eight to eighteen hundred and seventy-two of the Sheffield scientific school
  50. The scientific papers of James Prescott Joule
  51. A system of logic, ratiocinative and inductive : being a connected view of the principles of evidence and the methods of scientific investigation
  52. The imperial dictionary of the English language: a complete encyclopedic lexicon, literary, scientific, and technological. New ed., carefully rev. and greatly augm. Edited by Charles Annandale
  53. Scientific Papers Of Asa Gray V-Ii
  54. Tycho Brahe; a picture of scientific life and work in the sixteenth century
  55. The music and musical instruments of southern India and the Deccan
  56. ... The genera of fishes ... A contribution to the stability of scientific nomenclature
  57. Scientific management; a history and criticism, by Horace Bookwalter Drury ..
  58. Scientific Papers Vol 2 1881-1887
  59. The imperial dictionary of the English language; a complete encyclopaedic lexicon, literary, scientific and technological. New ed., carefully rev. and greatly augm. Edited by Charles Annandale
  60. Catalogue of the special loan collection of scientific apparatus at the South Kensington Museum. MDCCCLXXVI
  61. Electrical review a weekly journal of electric light, telephone, telegraph and scientific progress, v.29 (1896)
  62. The concise imperial dictionary [microform] : literary, scientific and technical, with pronouncing lists of proper names, foreign words and phrases, key to names in mythology and fiction, and other valuable appendices
  63. Knight's new mechanical dictionary. A description of tools, instruments, machines, processes, and engineering. With indexical references to technical journals (1876-1880)
  64. Views of nature, or, Contemplations on the sublime phenomena of creation : with scientific illustrations
  65. Scientific American building monthly
  66. A treatise on the rescission of contracts and cancellation of written instruments
  67. A book of precious stones; the identification of gems and gem minerals, and an account of their scientific, commercial, artistic, and historical aspects
  68. Catalogue & price list of Eugene Dietzgen Co. : manufacturers & importers of drawing materials & surveying instruments
  69. Aspects of nature, in different lands and different climates; with scientific elucidations
  70. Catalogue of scientific papers, 1800-1900 : subject index
  71. The imperial dictionary, English, technological, and scientific; adapted to the present state of literature, science, and art; on the basis of Webster's English dictionary ... comprising all words purely English ..
  72. The scientific papers;
  73. Scientific Industries
  74. A military dictionary, comprising terms, scientific and otherwise, connected with the science of war
  75. Illustrated catalogue of surgical instruments : and of allied lines
  76. Scientific Papers Ii
  77. Scientific Tables Seventh Edition
  78. Scientific amusements
  79. The imperial dictionary and encyclopedia of knowledge unabridged; etymological and pronouncing literary, scientific and technical ..
  80. Report on the scientific results of the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76 : under the command of Captain George S. Nares, R.N., F.R.S. and Captain Frank Turle Thomson, R.N.
  81. Illustrations of surgical instruments of superior quality manufactured by the Kny-Scheerer Co
  82. Scientific Papers Vol - Iii
  83. Illustrated catalogue of standard surgical instruments and allied lines.
  84. Scientific Papers, Volume 1
  85. Old English instruments of music, their history and character
  86. Sniping in France : with notes on the scientific training of scouts, observers, and snipers
  87. Memoir and scientific correspondence of the late Sir George Gabriel Stokes, bart. ..
  88. The modern baker, confectioner and caterer; a practical and scientific work for the baking and allied trades. Edited by John Kirkland. With contributions from leading specialists and trade experts
  89. Apologetics : or, The scientific vindication of Christianity
  90. Anticipations of the reaction of mechanical and scientific progress upon human life and thought
  91. The international encyclopedia of scientific tailor principles, for all kinds and styles of garment-making ... Also designing ... embroidery, crocheting, knitting, worsted work, fancy and artistic needle work ..
  92. Catalogue of scientific books in the Library
  93. College algebra, for the use of academies, colleges, and scientific schools ..
  94. The philosophy of manufactures, or, an exposition of the scientific, moral, and commercial economy of the factory system of Great Britain
  95. The principles of science : a treatise on logic and scientific method
  96. Scientific sewing and garment cutting, for use in schools and in the home;
  97. Illustrated catalogue : and price list of surgical instruments, hospital supplies, orthopedic apparatus, trusses, etc.
  98. Technical vocabulary, English-French, for scientific, technical, and industrial students
  99. Scientific American Volume 75 Number 04 (July 1896)
  100. An illustrated and descriptive catalogue of philosophical, meteorological, mathematical, surveying, optical and photographic instruments, manufactured by L.P. Casella ... London
  101. Scientific American Volume 01 Number 01 (August 1845)
  102. Practical engineering drawing and third angle projection, for students in scientific, technical and manual training schools and for ... draughtsmen ..
  103. The law of negotiable instruments : statutes, cases and authorities
  104. The depths of the ocean : a general account of the modern science of oceanography based largely on the scientific researches of the Norwegian steamer Michael Sars in the North Atlantic
  105. Catalogue of the scientific books in the library of the Royal Society
  106. Electrical engineering measuring instruments for commercial and laboratory purposes
  107. The Inbred Descendants of Charlemagne: A Glance at the Scientific Side of Genealogy
  108. Scientific American Architechs and Builders Edition
  109. Scientific American Volume 45 Number 27 (December 1881)
  110. Catalogues, price-lists (musical instruments, sheet music), etc.]. --
  111. A dictionary of scientific terms
  112. The surgical instruments of the Hindus with a comparative study of the surgical instruments of the Greek, Roman, Arab and the modern Eouropean [!] surgeons
  113. Surveying and levelling instruments, theoretically and practically described
  114. Popular lectures on scientific subjects;
  115. The Laws Of Scientific Hand Reading
  116. A catalogue of physical instruments
  117. Report on the scientific results of the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76 under the command of Captain George S. Nares and the late Captain Frank Tourle Thomson
  118. Scientific Books Collection
  119. Mining and Scientific Press
  120. The scientific papers of John Couch Adams
  121. Mrs. A. J. Wuerfel's tailors rules and diagrams. Instruments patented June 7th, 1887
  122. The Scientific Feeding Of Animals
  123. Scientific management; a history and criticism
  124. A dictionary of scientific terms ?pronunciation, derivation, and definition of terms in biology, botany, zoology, anatomy, cytology, embryology, physiology /by I.F. Henderson and W.D. Henderson.
  125. Catalogue of the Crosby Brown Collection of musical instruments

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