Author: Uno von TroilPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Letters on Iceland: containing observations on the natural history of the country, antiquities, manners and customs of the inhabitants
Author: Uno von TroilPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Travels of Learning
Author: Ana SimõesPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401735840
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
This volume offers a reappraisal of the topic of scientific and technological traveling and takes the viewpoint of the European peripheries, including case studies of Portugal, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Russia, Hungary and the Scandinavian countries. It contributes to the clarification of mechanisms of appropriation of scientific ideas, instruments, practices and of technological expertise. It is of interest to scholars and students of history and philosophy of science and technology, cultural and social history, science, technology and society studies.
A Catalogue of Printed Books in the Wellcome Historical Medical Library
Author: Wellcome Historical Medical LibraryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science
Author: Ana SimõesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communication in science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
“A” General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in All Parts of the World
Author: John PinkertonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Voyages and travels
Languages : en
Pages : 1032
Book Description
The Hutchinson Concise Dictionary of Music
Author: Barrie JonesPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135950253
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
The Hutchinson Concise Dictionary of Music, in 7,500 entries, retains the breadth of coverage, clarity, and accessibility of the highly acclaimed Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Music, from which it is derived. Tracing its lineage to the Everyman Dictionary of Music, now out of print, it boasts a distinguished heritage of the finest musical scholarship. This book provides comprehensive coverage of theoretical and technical music terminology, embracing the many genres and forms of classical music, clearly illustrated with examples. It also provides core information on composers and comprehensive lists of works from the earliest exponents of polyphony to present-day composers.
Tales and Novels
Author: Jean de La FontainePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
From Paris to New York by Land
Author: Harry De WindtPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
'From Paris to New York by Land" is a travel adventure memoir of Harry de Windt. He notes, "Many who read the following account of our long land journey will not unnaturally ask: "What was the object of this stupendous voyage, or the reward to be gained by this apparently unnecessary risk of life and endurance of hardships?" I would reply that my primary purpose was to ascertain the feasibility of constructing a railway to connect the chief cities of France and America, Paris and New York. The European Press was at the time of our departure largely interested in this question, which fact induced the proprietors of the Daily Express of London, the Journal of Paris, and the New York World to contribute towards the expenses of the expedition..."
History of Rasselas Prince of Abyssinia by Samuel Johnson
Author: Samuel JohnsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Hearings, Reports and Prints of the Senate Select Committee on Small Business
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Small BusinessPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Legislative hearings
Languages : en
Pages : 1776
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