Fashions of the Early Twenties

Fashions of the Early Twenties

Author: Philipsborn's (Department store)

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780486293851

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Enormous selection of moderately priced dresses for women and girls, men's and boy's clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, more. Fascinating record of everyday fashions of the '20s.


1921 Shay Geared Locomotive Engine and Parts Catalog

1921 Shay Geared Locomotive Engine and Parts Catalog

Author: Shay Locomotive Works

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 1935327283

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This books consists of a replica of two vintage catalogs from the Lima Locomotive Works. The first shows Lima's line of Shay locomotives circa 1921. The second is a spare parts catalog with maintenance information. Featuring descriptive text and photos, this book is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the age of steam. In 1877, Ephraim Shay came up with a radical design for a logging locomotive that featured a side- mounted set of cylinders. These drove drive shafts, which powered the wheels of both the locomotive and tender. This ¿geared locomotive¿ offered a distinct advantage, in that the entire weight of the engine developed tractive effort. The Lima Locomotive Works of Lima, Ohio, produced the first Shay in 1880. Less than a decade later, the company was producing five different types of Shays, and shipping them throughout the world. The last Shay was built in 1945. Lima produced its last steam engine in 1949, and merged with Baldwin in 1951.


A Dictionary for the Modern Percussionist and Drummer

A Dictionary for the Modern Percussionist and Drummer

Author: James A. Strain

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-10-13

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 0810886936

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Percussion instruments such as drums, cymbals, gongs, and xylophones comprise one of the largest and ever-expanding areas of music performance, composition, and sound effects. Profusely illustrated, A Dictionary for the Modern Percussionist and Drummer is an essential resource for any student, professional, or amateur musician who wants to delve into the vast world of percussion and drumming instruments and terminology. With an emphasis on modern terms in many languages and genres, James A. Strain has defined, detailed, and explained the use of percussion instruments and drums not only for classical genres (such as orchestra, symphonic, band, and opera) but also for popular styles (such as jazz, rock, music theater, and marching band). Also included are those world music instruments and ensembles commonly found in public school and university settings (such as steel drum bands, samba bands, and gamelan ensembles) as well as historical genres related to rope and rudimental drumming. Written for professional and amateur percussionists as well as non-percussionist educators, this book includes valuable topics on instrument construction and tuning and specific playing techniques, as well as instrument setup diagrams with models and ranges of keyboard percussion instruments. With more than 300 images and examples, it is the ideal reference book to enable any musician to better understand the extensive world of percussion and drumming.