On Some Antiquities in the Neighbourhood of Dunecht House Aberdeenshire (Classic Reprint)

On Some Antiquities in the Neighbourhood of Dunecht House Aberdeenshire (Classic Reprint)

Author: George Forrest Browne

Publisher: CUP Archive

Published: 2018-03-07

Total Pages: 370

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Excerpt from On Some Antiquities in the Neighbourhood of Dunecht House Aberdeenshire It was known to the archaeologist that there were ogam inscriptions in the district, two Of them being among the most important in Caledonia; and that within an easy motor drive there was a minuscule inscription of six lines Of which no satisfactory explanation had been given. This inscription they had visited in a previous year. Further, the quick eye Of the hostess of Dunecht had caught sight of some curious sculptures on a stone by the road-side on the way to the minus cule inscription; and other like stones in the neighbourhood had been shewn in Stuart's two volumes of Sculptural Stones of Scotland. The suggestion was then made that for the sake of visitors at Dunecht a sort Of guide book should be prepared, giving some simple description of the several Objects and their meaning and uses. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Star-Land (Illustrated)

Star-Land (Illustrated)

Author: Robert Stalwell Ball

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06-22

Total Pages: 320

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"To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge. " ―Nicolaus Copernicus - A Classic Work of Astronomy! - Includes the Original Illustrations


Stories of Starland (Classic Reprint)

Stories of Starland (Classic Reprint)

Author: Mary Proctor

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-01-30

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780243215508

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Excerpt from Stories of Starland It is impossible to give all the authorities for my legends of the stars. Many were told to me by my father when I was a little girl, or I found them among books in his library, which is now scattered far and Wide. Others are from Grecian mythology, Japanese folk-lore, Hindoo legends, While some of the American Indian stones were found in musty volumes of the Bureau of Ethnology at the Smithsonian Institution. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


A Mother's List of Books for Children

A Mother's List of Books for Children

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1909

Total Pages: 280

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A liste of recommended readings for children, intended for home use and arranged by age, not school grade. Included in the list are fairy tales that are free from horrible happenings. Omitted are all writings which tolerate cruelty or unkindness to animals.


Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking

Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking

Author: Cheryl Day

Publisher: Artisan Books

Published: 2021-11-09

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1579658415

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A complete and comprehensive Southern baking book from one of the South’s best and most respected bakers, Cheryl Day.


Star Lore

Star Lore

Author: William Tyler Olcott

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 9780486435817

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Captivating retellings of the origins and histories of ancient star groups include Pegasus, Ursa Major, Pleiades, signs of the zodiac, and other constellations. "Classic." -- "Sky & Telescope." 58 illustrations.


The Curious Map Book

The Curious Map Book

Author: Ashley Baynton-Williams

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2015-10-20

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 022623729X

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Since that ancient day when the first human drew a line connecting Point A to Point B, maps have been understood as one of the most essential tools of communication. Despite differences in language, appearance, or culture, maps are universal touchstones in human civilization. Over the centuries, maps have served many varied purposes; far from mere guides for reaching a destination, they are unique artistic forms, aides in planning commercial routes, literary devices for illuminating a story. Accuracy—or inaccuracy—of maps has been the make-or-break factor in countless military battles throughout history. They have graced the walls of homes, bringing prestige and elegance to their owners. They track the mountains, oceans, and stars of our existence. Maps help us make sense of our worlds both real and imaginary—they bring order to the seeming chaos of our surroundings. With The Curious Map Book, Ashley Baynton-Williams gathers an amazing, chronologically ordered variety of cartographic gems, mainly from the vast collection of the British Library. He has unearthed a wide array of the whimsical and fantastic, from maps of board games to political ones, maps of the Holy Land to maps of the human soul. In his illuminating introduction, Baynton-Williams also identifies and expounds upon key themes of map production, peculiar styles, and the commerce and collection of unique maps. This incredible volume offers a wealth of gorgeous illustrations for anyone who is cartographically curious.