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The Historians' History of the World - Vol X
by Henry Smith WilliamsFew histories afford lessons of greater value than those of Spain and Portugal. They teem with proofs that independence and liberty are not less important to the wealth and political power of a country than to its happiness; that neither natural advantages nor the character of the inhabitants, neither increase of territory nor external peace and do..
Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony Simply Explained
by Alfred Powell MorganProbably no marvel of modern science so grips the imagination as the mystery of those quivering impulses which go forth invisibly to link a ship sailing over the seas with the shores of the distant land.The author has endeavored to furnish a comprehensive explanation, in simple language, of the theory and practice of this wonderful art, and to expl..
An Inquiry into the Principles of Political Oeconomy - (Vol. 2 of 2)
by Sir James SteuartAn Inquiry into the Principles of Political Oeconomy (Vol. 2 of 2)Being an essay on the science of domestic policy in free nations. In which are particularly considered population, agriculture, trade, industry, money, coin, interest, circulation, banks, exchange, public credit, and taxes.The political oeconomy of modern states is so involved with t..
An Inquiry into the Principles of Political Oeconomy - (Vol. 1 of 2)
by Sir James SteuartAn Inquiry into the Principles of Political Oeconomy (Vol. 1 of 2)Being an essay on the science of domestic policy in free nations. In which are particularly considered population, agriculture, trade, industry, money, coin, interest, circulation, banks, exchange, public credit, and taxes.It is with the greatest diffidence that I present to the publ..
The Almond in California
by R. H. TaylorThe almond (Prunus communis) is supposed to be native to the countries around the Mediterranean and at present the bulk of the world’s supply is produced in that region. It resembles the peach somewhat in manner of growth and character of blossoms and leaves, but the wood is much harder and the tree is longer-lived under equally favorable condition..
The supernatural in early Spanish literature
by Frank CallcottThe human mind is always interested in those things that it can not understand; as soon, however, as the problem has been solved it is no longer an absorbing subject of attention. When a sleight-of-hand feat has been explained we turn with renewed zest to something else and revive our former interest only to mystify or amuse some friend. The unsolv..
Pneumonia - Its Care and Prevention
by AnonymousPneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs. Despite all the progress recently made in the treatment of the disease, it remains among the most common causes of death. Pneumonia is always a serious matter, and should be regarded as an emergency calling for immediate medical care.The inflammation of the lungs may be due to one of a number of different ..
The Velocipede - Its History, Varieties, and Practice
by J. T. GoddardWhen the rumor first came across the water, a few years ago, of that wonderful and fascinating little two-wheeled machine, upon which one could so gracefully annihilate time and space, the author of this little book was seized with his first attack of Velocipede Fever.When, in the spring of 1868, we heard how popular this invention was becoming in ..