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Main Author:	Blake, W. O., 1810-1865
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	St. Louis : J. & H. Miller & Co., 1855.
Subjects:	Sealing > Popular works. Whaling > Popular works.

The marine mammals of the north-western coast of North America : described and illustrated; together with an account of the American whale-fishery /
by: Scammon, Charles Melville, 1825-1911
Published: (1874)

The marine mammals of the north-western coast of North America : described and illustrated: together with an account of the American whale-fishery /
by: Scammon, Charles Melville, 1825-1911
Published: (1874)

The husbandman's jewel : directing how to improve land from 10 l. per annum to 50 l. with small charge by planting ...
by: Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Published: (1695)

Hedendaagsche historie, of, Tegenwoordige staat van Groenland en Straat Davids : met betrekking tot derzelver ligging, bewooners, gebouwen ... benevens eene uitvoerige beschryving van de walvisch- en robben-vangst : I. deel.
by: Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767
Published: (1786)

Surprizing miracles of nature and art : In two parts. Containing, I. Miracles of nature; or, the strange signs and prodigious appearances in the heavens, earth, and waters, for many hundred years past: with the most famous comets and prodigies since the birth of our Saviour, and the effects of many of them; as also a particular description of the five blazing stars seen in England in 1664, 1665, 1680, 1682, and other unaccountable accidents and productions. II. Miracles of art; describing the most magnificent buildings and curious inventions in all ages; as Solomon's Temple, the seven wonders of the world, and other famous structures and rarities. With several pictures. By Robert Burton.
by: R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725?
Published: (1729)

These are to let you understand, to your better satisfaction, that there is now resident, at the White Hart in the Strand ....
Published: (1664)

A summers divertisemet of mathematical and mechanical curiosities. : Being an account of the things seen at the House of Curiosities, near Grange Park. Part First.
Published: (1695)

The phoenix of these late times: or The life of Mr. Henry Welby, Esq; who liued at his house in Grub-street forty foure yeares, and in that space, was never seene by any. Aged 84. : Shewing the first occasion, and the reasons thereof. Whose portracture, you may behold, as it was taken at his death. With epitaphs and elegies of the late deceased gentleman, who lyeth buried in S. Giles Church neere Criple gate, London.
Published: (1637)

The Protestants and Iesuites together by the eares in Gulicke-land. : Also, a true and wonderfull relation of a Dutch maiden (called Eue Fliegen of Meurs in the county of Meurs) who being now (this present yeare) 36 yeares of age, hath fasted for the space of 14 yeares, confirmed by the testimony of persons, both honourable and worshipfull, (as well English, as Dutch. Truely translated according to the Dutch coppy..
Published: (1611)

The phoenix of these late times: or The life of Mr. Henry Welby, Esq; who liued at his house in Grub-street forty foure yeares, and in that space, was neuer seene by any. Aged 84. : Who in all that time neither dranke wine, nor eate flesh, as it is testified. Shewing the first occasion, and the reasons thereof. There is also intermixt some other passages, with the manner of his bestowing his charity and pious uses. Whose portracture, you may behold, as it was taken at his death. With some new epitaphs by those who formerly knew this gentleman, who lyeth buried in S. Giles Church neere Criple gate, London.
Published: (1637)

The amazement of future ages, or, This swaggering world turn'd up-side down : by which means the astonishing curiosities, the charming varieties, the pleasant remarks, the daring adventures, the bloody wars, the ingenious devices, the unspeakable miracles, the merry journeys and voyages, the roaring practices, the strange prodigies, the delightful experiments, the pretty customs, humours, laws, governments, dwellings, inhabitants of the world ... are faithfully described to the satisfaction of every curious palate /
by: T. R.
Published: (1684)

Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon : quae praeter naturae ordinem, motum, et operationem, et in svperioribus & his inferioribus mundi regionibus, ab exordio mundi usque ad haec nostra tempora, acciderunt ... /
by: Lykosthenes, Konrad, 1518-1561
Published: (1557)

The husbandman's jewel : directing how to improve land from 10 l. per annum, to 50 l. with small charge by planting : making cyder as good as canary, for 5d a quart or less : to improve land by draining, and by hemp, saffron, liquorice : to brew ale and beer, make cyder, meed, mum, metheglin, and other liquors, to order bees and silkworms : destroy vermin &c. : to which are added, the arts of angling, hawking, fowling, ringing, & c, directions to cure all diseases, of horses, oxon, cows, bulls, calves, sheep, lambs, goats, swine, dogs, conies, hares, poultry and singing birds at 12d. charge : to improve clover and St. Foin : to make table drink for families, both sick and well, at a farthing a gallon worth gold, good against all distempers : and to cure all outward sores or pains, aches, & c, at a penny charge, with divers other matters.
by: Markham, Gervase, 1568?-1637
Published: (1695)

Ask the past : pertinent and impertinent advice from yesteryear /
by: Archibald, Elizabeth P., 1981-
Published: (2015)

The extraordinary adventures and discoveries of several famous men : with the strange events and signal mutations and changes in the fortunes of many illustrious places and persons in all ages : being an account of a multitude of stupendious revolutions, accidents and observable matters in many kingdomes, states and provinces throughout the whole world : with divers remarkable particulars lively described in picture for their better illustration /
by: R. B., 1632?-1725?
Published: (1685)

The extraordinary adventures and discoveries of several famous men : with the strange events and signal mutations and changes in the fortunes of many illustrious places and persons in all ages : being an account of a multitude of stupendious revolutions, accidents and observable matters in many kingdomes, states and provinces throughout the whole world : with divers remarkable particulars lively described in picture for their better illustration /
by: R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725?
Published: (1685)

Old Jack : a tale for boys /
by: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Published: (1900)

Asteroids : relics of ancient time /
by: Shepard, Michael K., 1962-
Published: (2015)

Penguins, whalers, and sealers : a voyage of discovery /
by: Matthews, L. Harrison (Leonard Harrison)
Published: (1978)

Encyclopedia of marine mammals /
Published: (2002)

Unparalleld varieties: or, The matchless actions and passions of mankind. : Displayed in near four hundred notable instances and examples. Discovering the transcendent effects; I. Of love, friendship, and gratitude. II. Of magnanimity, courage, and fidelity. III. Of chastity, temperance, and humility. And on the contrary the tremendous consequences, IV. Of hatred, revenge, and ingratitude. V. Of cowardice, barbarity, treachery. VI. Of unchastity, intemperance, and ambition. : Imbellished with proper figures. /
by: R. B., 1632?-1725?
Published: (1683)

Unparallel'd varieties, or, The matchless actions and passion of mankind : displayed in near four hundred notable instances and examples ... imbellished with proper figures /
by: R. B., 1632?-1725?
Published: (1685)

Wonderful news from Bristol : a true yet prodigious relation how a hen on the 3d of July last, brought into the world a kitling or young catt, to the unspeakable admiration of many people present : both the hen and catt being still alive attested by Elianor Holder, widdow, Mary, Joan, Martha, Sarah Holder, her daughters, Tho. Fisher, Tho. Holbrook, Sarah Holbrook, neighbors, all eye witnesses : for confirmation whereof, besides an affidavit taken before an alderman of Bristol, a true copy whereof is here annexed ...
Published: (1676)

Novye [zapisi] T︠s︡i Se (Sinʹ T︠s︡i Se) : ili o chem ne govoril Konfut︠s︡iĭ /
by: Yuan, Mei, 1716-1798
Published: (1977)

Ten thousand wonderful things ; comprising whatever is marvellous and rare, curious, eccentric and extraordinary in all ages and nations.
by: King, E. F. (Edmund Fillingham)
Published: (1970)

A precious treasury of twenty rare secrets : most necessary, pleasant and profitable for all sorts of people /
by: La Fountaine
Published: (1649)

Wonderful news from Bristol : a true yet prodigious relation how a hen on the 3d of July last, brought into the world a kitling or young catt, to the unspeakable admiration of many people present : both the hen and catt being still alive attested by Elianor Holder, widdow, Mary, Joan, Martha, Sarah Holder, her daughters, Tho. Fisher, Tho. Holbrook, Sarah Holbrook, neighbors, all eye witnesses : for confirmation whereof, besides an affidavit taken before an alderman of Bristol, a true copy whereof is here annexed ...
Published: (1676)

The wonders of the little world : or, A general history of man, displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind /
by: Wanley, Nathaniel, 1634-1680
Published: (1806)

A brief collection of many rare secrets : many of which are approved and physical and the rest most pleasant and recreative : very necessary for all sorts of people /
by: La Fountaine
Published: (1650)

A precious treasury of twenty rare secrets : most necessary, pleasant and profitable for all sorts of people /
by: La Fountaine
Published: (1649)

A brief collection of many rare secrets : many of which are approved and physical and the rest most pleasant and recreative : very necessary for all sorts of people /
by: La Fountaine
Published: (1650)

Unparallel'd varieties, or, The matchless actions and passion of mankind : displayed in near four hundred notable instances and examples ... imbellished with proper figures /
by: R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725?
Published: (1685)

Whales and nightingales /
Published: (1970)

The complete family guide to homeopathy : an illustrated encyclopedia of safe and effective remedies /
by: Hammond, Christopher, 1955-
Published: (1995)

Whale ships and whaling ; a pictorial history of whaling during three centuries, with an account of the whale fishery in colonial New England /
by: Dow, George Francis, 1868-1936
Published: (1925)

Trying-out : an anatomy of Dutch whaling and sealing in the nineteenth century, 1815-1885 /
by: Schokkenbroek, J. C. A. (Joost C. A.), 1961-
Published: (2008)

How products are made : an illustrated guide to product manufacturing.
Published: (1994)

More than human : embracing the promise of biological enhancement /
by: Naam, Ramez
Published: (2005)

The complete illustrated encyclopedia of alternative healing therapies /
Published: (1999)

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