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The Road
by Hilaire BellocThe Road is one of the great fundamental institutions of mankind. We forget this because we take it for granted. It seems to be so necessary and natural a part of all human life that we forget that it ever had an origin or development, or that it is as much the creation of man as the city and the laws. Not only is the Road one of the great human in..
Christmas Magic for All Your Gifts
by AnonymousChristmas Magic for All Your Gifts, Using "Scotch" Brand Tapes and "Sasheen" Brand Ribbon. STAY-PRETTY WRAP. It still looks pretty when box is opened. Just cover lid and base separately. Cut paper to cover lid, plus 1 inch extra on each side. Fold edges inside lid and fasten with tape (a). Cover base same as lid. Idea shown: Arrange thin paper..
The Romance of Modern Geology
by Edwin Sharpe GrewThe Romance of Modern Geology: Describing in simple but exact language the making of the earth with some account of prehistoric animal life.Everybody who has ever been to the coast of these islands has become aware that changes in the outline of the land are continually taking place. In some parts of the east coast of England, such as that which li..
Head-Gear, Antique and Modern
by R. H. WadleighThe object of this work is to give an idea of the fashions in head-gear of ancient and modern times, which to most people are very interesting. To obtain anything like a correct description thereof, it is necessary to consult not only history, but also laws, poems, and biographies. For this, few have opportunity or inclination; and this work is an ..
Turner's Water-Colours at Farnley Hall
by A. J. FinbergIt is not known for certain exactly when or how Turner became acquainted with Mr. Walter Ramsden Hawksworth Fawkes of Farnley Hall. Several biographers say that Turner first met Mr. Fawkes about 1802, when the artist was in Yorkshire making drawings for one of the series of topographical works dealing with parts of Yorkshire which Dr. Whitaker, the..
A First Reader
by Catherine T. BryceThis First Reader continues the interesting exercises of the Aldine Primer—the rhymes and stories, the dramatizations and pictures—which make the child’s efforts to master the art of reading both delightful and surprisingly successful. The content is concrete, alive and full of action. The joys of happy childhood at play in the open—with the birds,..
A Pictorial Guide to Mesa Verde National Park
by Ansel F. HallENTERING THE PARK: Entering Mesa Verde is a breathtaking experience. Spectacular views confront the visitor as the road ascends for 5 miles to a high valley. This valley is an important activity center—the MORFIELD CAMPGROUND-VILLAGE complex. Just off the entrance road are 500 individual and group campsites, a 1500 seat amphitheatre, horseback ridi..
Golf Architecture - Economy in Course Construction and Green-Keeping
by Alister MackenzieMy partner, who is the author of these short essays on Golf Course Architecture, has asked me to write an introduction. This is, however, hardly necessary, as the name of Dr. Mackenzie is so well known in connection with this subject.Many years ago now the idea came to him, as to a few others, that it might not be impossible to create a golf course..