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Engines Of Change: The American Industrial Revolution 1790-1860
- The Industrial Revolution in the New World
- Illustrated With Photographs & Early Engravings
- Covers Every Aspect of Techology and its Impact on Culture
$25.00
Yankee Science in the Making
- Details the History & Devlopment of Science in New England
- Brimming with Carefully Researched Facts
- Covers: Advances in Medical Knowledge, the Great Naturalists, & More
$17.95
Civil War Medicine 1861-1865
- Highly In-Depth Look at the Medical Aspect of the Civil War
- Well-Researched and Filled with Stories and Illustrations
- Must Read for Any Civil War Buff
$14.95
Source Book of Medical History
- Features the Most Significan Medical Writings of the Past 4000 Years
- 124 Papers by 120 of the Most Influential Medical Experts
- Covers Almost Every Aspect of Medicine and its Practice
$24.95
Early American Technology
- Collection of Intriguing Original Essays
- Discusses Early Technology and Environmental Issues
- Recent Historiographic Concerns Addressed
$24.95
American Telegraphy & Encyclopedia of the Telegraph
- A Comprehensive Book on American Telegraphy
- Fully Illustrated Descriptions of the Telegraph System
- A Collector's and Historian's Delight
$40.95
Engineering In History
- Informative Read Without Confusing Technical Detail
- Traces Development of Engineering from its Origin to Today
- Comprehensive and Highly Detailed
$16.95
The Age Of Manufacturers 1700-1820
- Exciting Alternative Overview of the 18th Century British Economy
- Emphasis on Achievements of the Industrial Revolution
- Will Be Enjoyed by Both the Economic and Social Historian
$27.99
The Story of the Gems
- The History and Technology of Gemstones of Every Type
- Information on Geology, Gem Cutting, Mining and More
- Written by a Former Curator at the Museum of Natural History
$12.95
Early American Locomotives
- Great Period Engravings of Important American Locomotives
- Arranged by a Director of the Smithsonian Institution
- Annotated with Commentary on the History and Significance of Each Engine
$17.95
The Crystal Palace Exhibition and Illustrated Catalogue
- Displays an Entire Universe of Design
- Contains 1500+ Richly Illustrated Items
- Gives the Illusion that you are on a Walking Tour of the Palace Itself
$34.95
Steam And Its Uses
- Thoroughly Covers the Wonder of Steam and its Uses
- Includes Informative Sections on the Steam Engine, Train, and Steam Navigat
- Must-Read for Mechanics, Steam Buffs, and Fascinating Story for Everyone El
$20.95
Gas Engine Construction
- Practial Treatise on the Theory and Principles of the Gas Engine
- Includes Clear and Concise Illustrations and Dimensioned Working Drawings
- Gives Broad and Thorough Knowledge of the Priciples of Varied Gas Engines
$14.95
Picture History Of Early Aviation, 1903-1913 With 307 Illustrations
- Excellent Pictorial History Chronicles the First Aviators and their Aircraf
- Contains Over 300 Excellent Vintage Photographs
- Will Thrill Legions of Readers Interested in the History and Mechanics of F
$17.95
Windmills And Wind Motors
- Sparks an Interest in a Branch of Mechanics Sadly Neglected
- Presents a Series of Original Designs that Will be Useful to All
- Most Comprehensive Work on the Topic of Windmills
$7.95
Glossary Of Garden History
- Excellent Glossary on Garden Terms Features 500+ Words
- Fully Explains & Illustrates the Terms
- Features Countless Photos in Both Black & White and Color
$20.95
Gertrude Jekyll
- Informative Work on the Life & Times of Master Gardener Gertrude Jekyll
- Features Countless Beautiful Black & White Photos
- Details Her Many Great Accomplishments & Contributions to Gardening
$10.95
Sundials
- Fascinating Look at an Important Part of History
- Thoroughly Describes and Illustrates Every Class of Sundial
- Features Numerous Black & White Photos and Informative Diagrams
$8.95
Alchemy
- Explores Every Aspect of Alchemy With Enormous Insight
- Covers First Alchemists, Apparatus, Signs, Symbols, Secret Terms, etc.
- Illustrated with Fascinating Period Engravings
$15.95