The Dawn and the Day - The Dawn and the Day by Henry Thayer Niles
Excerpt:
When Humboldt first ascended the Andes and saw the trees, shrubs and flora he had long before studied on the Alps, he had only to look at his barometer, or at the sea of mountains and hills below, the rocks and soil around, and the sun above, to understand this seeming marvel of creation; while those who knew less of the laws of order and universal harmony might be lost in conjectures about pollen floating in the upper air, or seeds carried by birds across seas, forgetting that preservation is perpetual creation, and that it takes no more power to clothe a mountain just risen from the sea in appropriate verdure than to renew the beauty and the bloom of spring.
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Art of War by Sun Tzu and other Laws of Power Art of War by Sun Tzu and other Laws of Power-
The Art of War was compiled more than two and a half thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, Sun Tzu. The Art of War is still the most influential book of strategy in the world, studied by modern politicians, executives, and military leaders
The Imitation of Christ The Imitation of Christ - The treatise "Of the Imitation of Christ" appears to have been originally written in Latin early in the fifteenth century. Its exact date and its authorship are still a matter of debate
Two Old Faiths Two Old Faiths - The system of religious belief which is generally called Hinduism is, on many accounts, Hinduism deserving of study.eminently deserving of study
The Allinson Vegetarian Cookery Book The Allinson Vegetarian Cookery Book
by Thomas R. Allinson
Excerpt:
This book is written with the object of laying before the public a cookery book which will be useful not only to vegetarians, but also to flesh eaters, who are often at a loss for recipes for non-flesh dishes
The Devil's Dictionary The Devil's Dictionary - The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce
Excerpt:
The Devil's Dictionary_ was begun in a weekly paper in 1881, and was continued in a desultory way at long intervals until 1906
Hymns and Spiritual Songs Hymns and Spiritual Songs
by Isaac Watts
Excerpt:
In Three Books.
1. Collected from the Scriptures.
2. Composed on Divine Subjects.
3. Prepared for the Lord's Supper.
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Handwork in Wood Handwork in Wood - Handwork in Wood by William Noyes
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This book is intended primarily for teachers of woodwork, but the author hopes that there will also be other workers in wood, professional and amateur, who will find in it matter of interest and profit
General Science This book prepares the thoughtful reader to meet wisely and actively some of life's important problems
The Confessions of St. Augustine The Confessions of St. Augustine - Great art Thou, O Lord, and greatly to be praised; great is Thy power, and Thy wisdom infinite
