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“pl simmonds”

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  • Hops: Their History, Botany, Chemistry and Medicinal Uses

    by P. L. Simmonds ...
    Peter Lund Simmonds (1814-1897), a Danish-born newsagent and journalist who lived in England. Alongside his editorial career, he was also interested in food, agriculture, international trade and polar exploration, and published several scientific studies. Originally published in 1877, this antique text contains information on the history, botanical characteristics, chemical properties and ... Read more

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  • Coffee and Chicory

    Enriched edition. Their culture, chemical composition, preparation for market, and consumption, with simple tests for detecting adulteration, and practical hints for the producer and consumer

    by P. L. Simmonds, Trevor Lowe ...
    In "Coffee and Chicory," P. L. Simmonds skillfully weaves a narrative that delves deep into the complexities of identity, societal expectations, and the bittersweet nature of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant, yet tumultuous 19th-century New Orleans, the author employs a rich, lyrical style that echoes the city's own cacophony of cultures. The intermingling of coffee and ... Read more

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  • The Cultivation of Hops in England, Europe, America, Australasia and India.

    by P. L. Simmonds ...
    This volume contains a detailed and informative guide to the cultivation of hops in England, Europe, America, Australasia and India. Full of invaluable information and useful tips, this book is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in brewing, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents Include: “Systems of Cultivation”, “Cultivation and ... Read more

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  • The Curiosities of Food

    Or the Dainties and Delicacies of Different Nations Obtained from the Animal Kingdom

    by Peter Lund Simmonds, P.L. Simmonds ...
    Originally published in London in 1859, this rare treasure of culinary history was recently brought to light in the award-winning Oxford Companion to Food, whose author, Alan Davidson, used it as a primary reference in researching some of the more obscure foodstuffs consumed across the globe. Davidson writes that "[CURIOSITIES] is in all probability the first attempt to write a general worldwide ... Read more

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    by John Wright ...
    Originally published in 1881, this is a'Practical treatise on the cultivation of the most profitable outdoor crop known'. Wonderfully detailed, it presents a complete system for the growing, cutivating and harvesting of all types of mushrooms. ... Read more

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  • The Voyage of the Beagle

    by Charles Darwin ...
    When HMS Beagle sailed out of Devonport on 27 December 1831, Charles Darwin was twenty-two and setting off on the voyage of a lifetime. His journal, here reprinted in a shortened form, shows a naturalist making patient observations concerning geology, natural history, people, places and events. Volcanoes in the Galapagos, the Gossamer spider of Patagonia and the Australasian coral reefs – all are ... Read more

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  • The French Garden - A Diary and Manual of Intensive Cultivation or Market Gardening

    by C. D. McKay ...
    A comprehensive guide to the french art of market gardening - a treatise on intensive, year round cultivation for the domestic gardener. ... Read more

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  • The Voyage of the Beagle

    by Charles Darwin ...
    The Voyage of the Beagle is a title commonly given to the book written by Charles Darwin as his Journal and Remarks, bringing him considerable fame and respect. The title refers to the second survey expedition of the ship HMS Beagle, which set sail from Plymouth Sound on 27 December 1831 under the command of Captain Robert FitzRoy, R.N..While the expedition was originally planned to last two years ... Read more

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  • Barkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889

    Enriched edition. A Victorian Treasure Trove of Curiosities and Trivia

    by Barkham Burroughs, Levi Calloway ...
    Barkham Burroughs' "Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information," published in 1889, stands as a remarkable compendium blending humor, curiosity, and educational content. This encyclopaedia, written in an engaging and accessible literary style, delves into an array of trivia and lesser-known facts that reflect the zeitgeist of the late Victorian era. Burroughs' use of witty anecdotes ... Read more

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  • Malay Archipelago

    by Alfred Russell Wallace ...
    This is one the first and most important books about 18th century Malaysia and covers a wide array of topics from Malaysian culture and history to nature and wildlife. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Malaysia.A century and a half after it was first published, this book remains one of the great classics of natural history and travel—perhaps the greatest. Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 ... Read more

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  • Borneo, Celebes, Aru

    by Alfred Russel Wallace ...
    Racked with fever, virtually broke and earning a precarious living through sending back to London the plumes of beautiful birds, Wallace (1823-1913) ultimately became one of the most heroic and admirable of all scientist-explorers. Whether living with Hill Dyaks or hunting Orang-Utans or sailing on a junk to the unbelievably remote Aru islands, Wallace opens our eyes to a now long vanished world ... Read more

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  • Falling in Love; With Other Essays on More Exact Branches of Science

    by Grant Allen ...
    "Falling in Love; With Other Essays on More Exact Branches of Science" by Grant Allen is a thought-provoking collection that explores the intersection of human emotions and scientific inquiry. Allen delves into the complexities of love, examining it not just as a romantic notion but as a phenomenon that can be analyzed through the lens of biology and psychology. His essays challenge readers to ... Read more

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