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This vintage book contains a complete guide to testing gems and gemstones for purity and authenticity. Complete with a plethora of useful illustrations and all the information a prospective or existing enthusiast might need to know about the subject, this book constitutes an ideal resource for anyone with an interest in lapidary and gem testing. The chapters of this volume include: "How to Use this Book", "Refractive Index and its Measurements...

This volume contains a beautiful collection of poetry written by Guy de Maupassant. The poems of this compendium were originally published in magazines and newspapers, and were collected and published in this book in 1920. Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was a famous French writer who is hailed as the father of the modern short story. The poems of this collection include: "A Portrait", "A Picture in a Locket", "A Prayer", "A ...

This vintage book contains Abraham Flexner's 1930 overview of higher education, "Universities: American - English - German". A fascinating and detailed analysis of western universities in the early twentieth century, Flexner's study will appeal to academics, and would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. Abraham Flexner (1866-1959) was an American educator and reformer. He is most famous for his important role in ref...

Magna Carta- ITS ROLE IN THE MAKING OF THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION 1300-1629 by FAITH THOMPSON. PREFACE: Magna Carta is well called the oldest of liberty, documents. It has come to serve as the prototype of all bills of rights, a symbol, a slogan that conies readily to the tongue of a public speaker. Its history, in these days when human progress seems to depend on the success of a world charter, may seem of mere antiquarian interest. Yet the New...

This vintage book contains Herbert Spencer's 1897 philosophical treatise, "First Principles". This fascinating book deals chiefly with the dualism of religion and science, exploring both subjects within a philosophical paradigm. This volume is a must-read for those with an interest in the work of Herbert Spencer, and it would make for a great addition to collections of philosophical literature. The chapters of this book include: "The Unknowabl...

The Letter Of Petrus Peregrinus On The Magnet, A.D. 1269. INTRODUCTORY. The magnetic lore of classic antiquity was scanty indeed, being limited to the attraction which the lodestone manifests for iron. Lucretius 99-55 B. C., however, in his poetical dissertation on the magnet, contained in Arrtura, Book VI. recognizes magnetic repulsion, magnetic induction, and to some extent the magnetic field with its lines of force, for in verse 40 he write...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains Thomas De Quincey's 1821 autobiographic account, "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater". Within this volume, De Quincey describes his addiction to opium and explains, in great detail, the effects that it had on him and his life. It was his first major work, and one that brought him fame almost overnight. Thomas Penson De Quincey (1785 - 1859) was a seminal English essayist. Many antiquarian books like this are incre...

The Magna Carta was a landmark document in the history of England and the wider world. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains Herbert Spencer's 1897 philosophical treatise, "First Principles". This fascinating book deals chiefly with the dualism of religion and science, exploring both subjects within a philosophical paradigm. This volume is a must-read for those with an interest in the work of Herbert Spencer, and it would make for a great addition to collections of philosophical literature. The chapters of this book include: "The Unknowabl...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This antiquarian book contains an account of a visit to the home of Joaquin Miller, written by Elbert Hubbard. Including some of his poetry and a moving account of a pilgrimage to his home, "So Here Then Is A Little Journey to the Home of Joaquin Miller" is highly recommended for fans of Miller's work, and would make for a lovely addition to any collection. Cincinnatus Heine Miller (1837 - 1913), commonly known by his pseudonym Joaquin Miller,...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.