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William Ruschenberger - Elements of Herpetology and Ichthyology
This succinct little textbook from 1844 presents an introduction to herpetology and ichthyology. The information, albeit not current, is still interesting and of use as a general overview of reptiles, amphibians, and...
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We have seen that as mankind rises in the scale of civilization the body becomes increasingly less important. Nevertheless, I wish it to be clearly understood, that I do not maintain that it is preferable to be ill...
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Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 15, Feb. 10, 1880
Harper's Young People was an illustrated weekly publication for children containing delightful serialized stories, short stories, fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and more. This 15th issue of the serial, published on...
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Richard Marsh - Judith Lee - Pages From Her Life
Judith Lee is a young woman with an unusual gift, she can read lips at a distance as well as she can hear the person next to her. Her skill leads her into a number of adventures. Written by Richard Marsh (The Beetle,...
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Walter De la Mare - Crossings: A Fairy Play
Under the terms of a will, the Wildersham children have to relocate from the family house in the city to «Crossings» in the country, and to spend the first fortnight alone fending for themselves in the house. The...
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