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970 books
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425
Charles John Samuel Thompson - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries
A writer and physician, Charles John Samuel Thompson wrote several works on poisons which are still consulted today. He is especially informative on early historical poisons. This book discusses many cases of...
5 hours 5 minutes
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417
Frances Anne Kemble - Journal of A Residence On A Georgian Plantation, 1838-1839
Fanny Kemble was a British actress who married mega-plantation owner, Pierce Butler of Georgia. During her marriage she kept journals of everyday life, and after some years grew to detest the institution of slavery...
11 hours 59 minutes
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534
John Burroughs - Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes, and Other Papers
Probably no other American writer has a greater sympathy with, and a keener enjoyment of, country life in all its phases—farming, camping, fishing, walking—than has John Burroughs. His books are redolent of the soil,...
5 hours 29 minutes
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541
Federal Aviation Administration - Aviation Instructor's Handbook FAA-H-8083-9A
The handbook does an outstanding job of explaining the application of management and learning psychology for the general educator/manager with detailed guidance for those studying to become Certificated Flight...
12 hours 46 minutes
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606
Auguste Escoffier - Guide to Modern Cookery (Le Guide Culinaire) Part I: Fundamental Elements
Le Guide Culinaire can be regarded as the ‘Bible’ of modern cooking. It was Escoffier's attempt to codify and streamline the French restaurant food of the day. The original text was printed for the use of...
7 hours 10 minutes
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683
Florence Hartley - Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness
A guide for ladies, written in 1860, on what is accepted as correct behavior in polite society. The advice covers dress, travelling, staying in hotels, attending and giving parties and balls, making and receiving...
11 hours
