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Knott's pop-corn book
by E. R. KnottAfter every man, woman and child gets to know its pleasant taste and its food value, the world consumption of pop-corn is going to be something tremendous.The ear Consider that pop-corn contains the whole of the grain, and that the grain is thoroughly cooked. It is a healthful, nourishing food. It is pure. It is a poor man’s confection and food com..
Eminent literary and scientific men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal Vol. 2 (of 3)
by Bryce WaltonThe history of the life and labours of Galileo is pregnant with a peculiar interest to the general reader, as well as to the philosopher. His brilliant discoveries, the man of science regards as his peculiar property; the means by which they were made, and the developement of his intellectual character, belong to the logician and to the philosopher..
Joutel's Journal of La Salle's Last Voyage, 1684-7
by Henri JoutelThis volume is the concluding one of a series projected by the late John Gilmary Shea, LL. D., on the “Discovery and Explorations of the Mississippi Valley.” The initial volume, issued in 1852, comprises the Narratives of Marquette, Allouez, Membré, Hennepin and Anastase Douay. The second, issued in 1861, contains those of Cavelier, St. Cosme, Le S..
Harper's Household Handbook
by AnonymousHarper's Household Handbook: A guide to easy ways of doing woman's work.Wash-day wisdom, nursing, and sickroom -- Inside a room -- Equipment and renovators -- China, glass, and furniture -- Making whole -- Making and making over -- Remedying spots, stains, and tarnish -- Food: choosing and keeping -- House plants, window boxes, cut flowers -- Disin..
Hindu Magic
by Hereward CarringtonIn this pamphlet I propose to consider the phenomena which are presented by the fakirs and yogis of India, and to inquire into their nature and the method of their production. The feats performed by Indian fakirs are numerous, but I shall describe those most commonly witnessed: the mango-tree trick, the basket trick, the bowl of water trick, the dr..
A Journey of a Jayhawker
by W. Y. MorganWhen one decides to make a European trip he immediately becomes impressed with the importance of his intention, and thinks that everyone else is likewise affected. Of course this is a mistake, but you have to stop and think before you realize it. You go down the street imagining everyone is saying, “There is a man who is going to Europe.” In fact, ..
Gold Hunting in Alaska
by Joseph GrinnellThe following story was originally written in pencil on any sort of paper at hand, and intended merely for "the folks at home." It is only by a prior claim to the manuscript that the young gold-hunter's mother has obtained his consent to publish it. The diary has been changed but little, nor has much been added to make it as it stands. The narrativ..
How to Study Fiorillo
by Edith Lynwood WinnHow to Study Fiorillo: A detailed, descriptive analysis of how to practice these studies, based upon the best teachings of representative, modern violin playing.FEDERIGO FIORILLO was born in 1753, at Brunswick, where his father, a Neapolitan, lived as conductor of the opera. It seems that at first Fiorillo was a player of the mandolin, and later on..