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  • History of the Water Supply of the World: Arranged in a Comprehensive Form from Eminent Authorities

    It is an historical fact that the water supply of Rome, during the first century of our era, was so abundant “that whole rivers flowed through the streets of Rome.” The quantity was estimated at 375 million gallons per day, an equivalent to 375 gallons for each inhabitant. This supply was conducted to the city through nine costly and marvelous conduits of brick and stone, that tunneled hills and ... Read more

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  • History of the Water Supply of the World

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Evolution of Global Water Systems

    In "History of the Water Supply of the World," Thomas J. Bell delves into the intricate relationship between human civilization and water distribution systems throughout history. The book employs a comprehensive and analytical literary style, merging historical narrative with technical insight, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the evolution of water supply infrastructures. From ... Read more

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  • Woodworking Tools (Illustrated)

    This history of woodworking hand tools from the 17th to the 20th century is one of a very gradual evolution of tools through generations of craftsmen. As a result, the sources of changes in design are almost impossible to ascertain.Published sources, moreover, have been concerned primarily with the object shaped by the tool rather than the tool itself. The resulting scarcity of information is ... Read more

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  • A Complete Guide to the History and Manufacture of Grandfather Clocks

    by Anon ...
    This vintage text contains an interesting and informative guide to the history and manufacture of grandfather clocks, complete with historical information, descriptions of many different varieties, and a plethora of authentic photographs. This accessible and informative guide will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of grandfather clocks, and it will be of ... Read more

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  • Archeology of Mississippi

    This reprinting makes available again the only book of its kind to be focused upon the prehistoric Indians of Mississippi. Although written expressly for the layreader, it has continued for more than eighty years to appeal to a wide audience that ranges from professional archeologists and scholars to weekend artifact collectors.Published originally in 1926, Archeology of Mississippi details Brown ... Read more

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  • Preservative Treatment of Wood Poles

    This book contains a classic article on treating wooden poles with preservative finishes, and includes information on tools, technique, common problems, and other related aspects. With simple directions and detailed illustrations, this volume constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in the subject, and would make for a useful addition to collections of woodworking literature. Contents ... Read more

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  • What Happened to 200,000 Spiders. Illustrated

    by B M Wilder ...
    The story of nineteenth century investigation into the nature of spiders.... “February, 1865, when it was suggested to me to ascertain how much silk could be got from one spider, and to what extent it was possible to obtain and rear the insects themselves. This I readily undertook, for the investigation not only opened a rich and hitherto unexplored field of scientific research, but, if ... Read more

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  • The Development of Iron and Steel Industry in America

    This book presents the history of the Development of Iron and Steel Industry in America since Columbus."All authorities agree in the opinion that iron was unknown to the aboriginal inhabitants of America. Tools, weapons, ornaments, and culinary vessels made of copper were occasionally found in their possession, but nothing of iron.The first mention of the existence of iron-ore on this continent ... Read more

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  • Arrowpoints, Spearheads, and Knives of Prehistoric Times

    by Thomas Wilson ...
    A thorough history of the weapons and tools our prehistoric ancestors used to survive, this book reveals a world that will fascinate anyone interested in outdoor skills, ancient weapons, or anthropology. Thomas Wilson explains the many types of arrowheads, spears, and knives used by the peoples of the Paleolithic period across Western Europe and the early days of America. He details the materials ... Read more

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  • Broom-Corn and Brooms - A Treatise on Raising Broom-Corn and Making Brooms, on a Small or Large Scale, Written and Compiled by the Editors of The American Agriculturist

    by Various ...
    This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on harvesting broom-corn and making brooms on a small or large scale, written and compiled by the editors of “The American Agriculturalist”. “Broom-Corn And Brooms” contains all the information needed to make a range of old-style brooms, and will appeal to both those interested in making brooms and collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. ... Read more

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  • The Development of Pottery Industry in America

    (with illustrations)

    This book presents the Development of Pottery Industry in America since Columbus.The first European settlers found the American natives proficient in the manufacture of earthen vessels, and we would not be justified in supposing, even in the absence of documentary evidence, that our ancestors were more ignorant of the useful arts than the Atlantic Coast Indians, who, less cultured than the ... Read more

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  • Water Supply: the Present Practice of Sinking and Boring Wells

    Enriched edition. With Geological Considerations and Examples of Wells Executed

    In "Water Supply: the Present Practice of Sinking and Boring Wells," Ernest Spon offers a comprehensive exploration of the techniques and technologies involved in well construction during the late 19th century. This work stands out for its meticulous detail and clear instructional style, making it both an essential guide for practitioners and a valuable historical document. Spon meticulously ... Read more

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