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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 ..
Drinks of the World
by John AshtonFrom the Cradle to the Grave we need Drink, and we have not far to look for the reason, when we consider that at least seventy per cent. of the human body is composed of water, to compensate the perpetual waste of which, a fresh supply is, of course, absolutely necessary. This is taken with our food (all solid nutriment containing some water), and ..
The Butterflies and Moths of Teneriffe
by A. E. Holt WhiteTo a detailed description of the Lepidoptera of Teneriffe, so far as they are at present known, an introductory chapter has been added, for the benefit of novices in the study and collection of butterflies and moths. Those, for whom fresh air and a certain amount of exercise are essential, can hardly find any more health-giving or light interesting..