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The writing-desk and its contents : taken as a text for the familiar illustration of many important facts in natural history and philosophy
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The writing-desk and its contents : taken as a text for the familiar illustration of many important facts in natural history and philosophy

Date1844
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The writing-desk and its contents : taken as a text for the familiar illustration of many important facts in natural history and philosophy
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      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131009563560D
      Synopsis of the contents of Gesner's museum of natural history at Saint John, N
      Synopsis of the contents of Gesner's museum of natural history at Saint John, N
      Gesner, Abraham, 1797-1864
      1842
      Curious thoughts on the history of man : chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu : replete with useful and entertaining instruction on a variety of important and popular subjects : viz. Population, Language, Manners, Property, Love, Matrimony, Polygamy, Marriage-ceremonies, Commerce, Government, Patriotism, Agriculture, Peace and war, Taxes, Music, Gaming, Luxury, &c. : designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes: and to make the philosophy, as well as history of the human species, familiar to ordinary capacities
      Curious thoughts on the history of man : chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu : replete with useful and entertaining instruction on a variety of important and popular subjects : viz. Population, Language, Manners, Property, Love, Matrimony, Polygamy, Marriage-ceremonies, Commerce, Government, Patriotism, Agriculture, Peace and war, Taxes, Music, Gaming, Luxury, &c. : designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes: and to make the philosophy, as well as history of the human species, familiar to ordinary capacities
      Adams, John, 1750?-1814
      1789
      The Swiss family Robinson, or, Adventures of a father and mother and four sons on a desert island : being a practical illustration of the first principles of mechanics, natural philosophy, natural history, and all those branches of science which most immediately apply to the business of life, volume 1
      The Swiss family Robinson, or, Adventures of a father and mother and four sons on a desert island : being a practical illustration of the first principles of mechanics, natural philosophy, natural history, and all those branches of science which most immediately apply to the business of life, volume 1
      Wyss, Johann David, 1743-1818
      1820
      The Swiss family Robinson, or, Adventures of a father and mother and four sons on a desert island : being a practical illustration of the first principles of mechanics, natural philosophy, natural history, and all those branches of science which most immediately apply to the business of life, volume 2
      The Swiss family Robinson, or, Adventures of a father and mother and four sons on a desert island : being a practical illustration of the first principles of mechanics, natural philosophy, natural history, and all those branches of science which most immediately apply to the business of life, volume 2
      Wyss, Johann David, 1743-1818
      1820
      The Prince George Hotel, sold last year by the Smith brothers, will be demolished and its contents, beds to barstools, auctioned. Here are Noel Smith, present manager, and his uncle, Percy Smith
      The Prince George Hotel, sold last year by the Smith brothers, will be demolished and its contents, beds to barstools, auctioned. Here are Noel Smith, present manager, and his uncle, Percy Smith
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      4/10/1969
      NDP front-benchers scan budget details just before starting their scatling attack on its contents last night
      NDP front-benchers scan budget details just before starting their scatling attack on its contents last night
      Cassidy, Michael Morris, 1937-
      3/7/1978
      After his release by the FLQ, British diplomat James Cross criticized newsmen for speculating about the contents of his letters. His point was well taken, says Prof. David Cameron in his article
      After his release by the FLQ, British diplomat James Cross criticized newsmen for speculating about the contents of his letters. His point was well taken, says Prof. David Cameron in his article
      Cross, James
      4/15/1971
      The six days of creation : a series of familiar letters from a father to his children, describing the natural history of each day's mercies with particular reference to the illustration of scriptural truth
      The six days of creation : a series of familiar letters from a father to his children, describing the natural history of each day's mercies with particular reference to the illustration of scriptural truth
      Clay, Richard, 1789-1877
      1848
      The physiological mentor, or, Lessons from nature for juveniles : containing curious, amusing, interesting, and instructive facts, existing in natural history : with philosophical and moral reflections and monitions
      The physiological mentor, or, Lessons from nature for juveniles : containing curious, amusing, interesting, and instructive facts, existing in natural history : with philosophical and moral reflections and monitions
      Dibdin, Charles, 1768-1833
      1833
      Mel Cox, director of the credit bureau, says it doesn't set credit ratings or advise members on the advisability of giving credit. Its role is to collect facts and pass them on to clients. Almost a million credit histories are on the firm's files.
      Mel Cox, director of the credit bureau, says it doesn't set credit ratings or advise members on the advisability of giving credit. Its role is to collect facts and pass them on to clients. Almost a million credit histories are on the firm's files.
      Lennon, Frank
      8/12/1971
      Seabrook Village and its inhabitants, or, The history of Mrs. Worthy and her family : founded on facts : written for the instruction and amusement of young people
      Seabrook Village and its inhabitants, or, The history of Mrs. Worthy and her family : founded on facts : written for the instruction and amusement of young people
      Ziegenhirt, Sophia F
      1811
      The boy's playbook of science : including the various manipulations and arrangements of chemical and philosophical apparatus required for the successful performance of scientific experiments : in illustration of the elementary branches of chemistry and natural philosophy
      The boy's playbook of science : including the various manipulations and arrangements of chemical and philosophical apparatus required for the successful performance of scientific experiments : in illustration of the elementary branches of chemistry and natural philosophy
      Evans, Edmund, 1826-1905
      1860