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Account of Arnold's campaign against Quebec : and of the hardships and sufferings of that band of heroes who traversed the wilderness of Maine from Cambridge to the St. Lawrence, in the autumn of 1775

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Author
Henry, John Joseph,
Date of Publication
1877.
Call Number
973.331 H521
Responsibility
by John Joseph Henry.
Author
Henry, John Joseph,
Uniform Title
An interesting account of Arnold's campaign against Quebec.
Place of Publication
Albany
Publisher
J. Munsell,
Date of Publication
1877.
Physical Description
xiv, 198 p. : map ; 20 cm.
Notes
Originally published in 1812, under title: An accurate and interesting account ... Reissued in 1844, under title: Campaign against Quebec.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects
Henry, John Joseph, - 1758-1811.
Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.331 H521
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Jachin and Boaz: or An authentic key to the door of Free-Masonry, ancient and modern. : Calculated, not only for the instruction of every new made Mason, but also, for the information of all who intend to become brethren. : Illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece of the regalia, jewels and emblematical ornaments belonging to Masonry; and an accurate plan of the drawing on the floor of a lodge. : Interspersed with a variety of notes and remarks, necessary to explain and render the whole clear to the meanest capacity

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18359
Author
Gentleman belonging to the Jerusalem Lodge.
Date of Publication
1811.
Call Number
366.1 P544 1811
Responsibility
By a gentleman, belonging to the Jerusalem Lodge; a frequent visitor at the Queen's Arms, St. Paul's Church-yard; the Horn, in Fleet-Street; Crown and Anchor, Strand; and the Salutation, Newgate-Street. ; Try me--prove me.
Author
Gentleman belonging to the Jerusalem Lodge.
Place of Publication
Poughkeepsie [N.Y.]
Publisher
Printed by C.C. Adams, for Richard Scott, bookseller, New-York.,
Date of Publication
1811.
Physical Description
107, [1] p. : ill. ; 15 cm.
Notes
Caption title: An authentic key to the door of Free-Masonry.
"Advertisement," p. [6], signed: R.S.
Last page blank.
"Odes, anthems and songs, sung in the best lodges."--p. 81-100.
Shaw & Shoemaker
Subjects
Freemasons - Rites and ceremonies.
Masonic music.
Songs.
Relief prints.
Quarter bindings (Binding)
Additional Author
Adams, Charles Chauncey,
Scott, Richard,
Place
United States New York Poughkeepsie.
United States New York New York.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
366.1 P544 1811
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The self-taught conveyancer, or, Farmers' and mechanics' guide : being a compilation from the most approved authorities, of the various instruments of writing, which are found necessary in the common concerns of the farmer, mechanic and man of business : arranged in so clear and concise a manner, that the most ignorant may with ease, by referring to it, execute bonds, leases, deeds, indentures, notes, articles, of agreement, &c. without application to an attorney

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16432
Author
Gentleman of the bar.
Date of Publication
1819.
Call Number
347.055 Y93 1819
Alternate Title
Self-taught conveyancer.
Farmers' and mechanics' guide.
Responsibility
by a Gentleman of the bar.
Author
Gentleman of the bar.
Place of Publication
[York, Pa.]
Publisher
Printed and published by P. Hardt, York, Penn., and to be had of Shaeffer and Maund, Baltimore,
Date of Publication
1819.
Physical Description
iv, 91 p. : forms ; 17 cm.
Notes
On flyleaf: John Wilsons Book: Price 12 1/2 cents.
Shaw & Shoemaker
Cohen, M.L. Bib. of early Amer. law,
Subjects
Forms (Law) - United States.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
347.055 Y93 1819
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A celebrated case : the Raber murder : containing a detailed and accurate account of the murder of Joseph Raber by drowning in Indiantown Creek, Union Township, Lebanon Co., PA., on the 7th day of December, 1878, for the amount of insurance money upon his life, with a verbatim report of the trial and conviction of six men for the crime, and a full history of their lives and confessions

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Author
Drews, Charles,
Date of Publication
1879.
Call Number
345.02523 L442 1879
Alternate Title
Raber murder
Author
Drews, Charles,
Place of Publication
Lebanon, Pa
Publisher
C.M. Bowman,
Date of Publication
1879.
Physical Description
65, [1], 81 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Notes
McDade, T.M. Murder,
Subjects
Raber, Joseph, - d. 1878.
Drews, Charles, - 1820-1879
Stichler, Franklin, - 1859-1879
Wise, Henry F., - 1845-
Trials (Murder) - Pennsylvania - Lebanon.
Additional Author
Stichler, Franklin,
Wise, Henry F.,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
345.02523 L442 1879
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Through the air: a narrative of forty years' experience as an aeronaut. Comprising a history of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means from the earliest period down to the present time. With an account of the author's most important air-voyages and his many thrilling adventures and hairbreadth escapes. Also, an appendix, in which are given full instructions for the manufacture and management of balloons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7420
Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1873.
Call Number
629.13322 W812t
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Responsibility
By John Wise. Profusely illustrated.
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, New York, [etc.]
Publisher
To-day publishing company,
Date of Publication
1873.
Physical Description
650 p. incl. col. front., plates, ports., facsim. 24 cm.
Notes
An enlarged edition of the author's "System of aeronautics", issued in 1850.
John wise was an accomplished 19th century balloonist who lived in Lancaster, PA.
Subjects
Aeronautics
Balloons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
629.13322 W812t
Websites
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The Holy Bible : containing the Old and New Testaments, translated out of the original tongues, with a complete concordance ... 100,000 marginal references and readings. Apocrypha and Psalms in metre. Dr. William Smith's Standard Bible dictionary ... A comprehensive and critical description of the tabernacle and its sacred furniture ; together with an account of the priesthood and the worship and sacrifices of the Israelites. Compiled expressly for this edition of the Holy Bible, chiefly from the writings of Dr. William Smith, Dean Milman, Rev. John Kitto ... [et al.] ... A history of all the religious denominations of the world, and many other important and useful aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures ... with over 2500 ... illustrations, on steel, wood, and in colors

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19858
Date of Publication
1870.
Call Number
220 F534 1870
Place of Publication
Millersville, PA
Publisher
B.R. Witmer,
Date of Publication
1870.
Physical Description
[1690] pages : color frontispiece, illustrations (inc. portraits) plates (some color), map ; 32 x 24 cm
Notes
Pagination : 2p. l., 9-11, [1], v-viii, [2], 14, 18, 32, 128, 16, 178, 10, 12, 9-740, 104, [24], 33-48, viii, 643-1029. [4], 12, 44, 36 p.
Album for "Family portraits" (2 leaves at end).
New Testament has special t.p. :[Contrasted editions]. Both versions of the New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, translated out of the original Greek ; being the version set forth A.D. 1611. Compared with the most ancient authorities and revised A.D. 1881. The old (King James)--version and the revised version arranged in parallel columns for convenience in reference and comparison ...
Genealogy of John R. Fisher and Alice Herr on four pages following the Apocrypha.
Viewing bibles contingent of staff availability, an appointment may be required.
Full morocco binding with elababote gold tooling on both covers, Holy Bible in circular recess; part of tooling at base of spine missing; edge gilding.
Subjects
Fisher family - Genealogy.
Concordances.
Dictionaries.
Additional Author
Fisher, John B.
Herr, Alice
Additional Title
Bible.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Bible
Call Number
220 F534 1870
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The underground railroad. A record of facts, authentic narratives, letters, &c., narrating the hardships, hair-breadth escapes and death struggles of the slaves in their efforts for freedom, as related by themselves and others, or witnessed by the author; together with sketches of some of the largest stockholders, and most liberal aiders and advisers, of the road

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo2041
Author
Still, William,
Edition
Rev. ed.
Date of Publication
[c1871]
Call Number
973.7115 S857
Responsibility
By William Still . . . Illustrated with 70 fine engravings by Bensell, Schell and others, and portraits from photographs from life . . .
Author
Still, William,
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, Pa., Cincinnati, O. [etc.]
Publisher
People's Publishing Company
Date of Publication
[c1871]
Physical Description
780, [5] p. incl. front., illus. plates, ports. 25 cm.
Notes
African American resources at Lancaster County Historical Society
Subjects
Underground railroad.
Fugitive slaves - United States.
Slavery - United States
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.7115 S857
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Heroes of three wars: Comprising a series of biographical sketches of the most distinguised soldiers of the War of the Revolution, the War with Mexico, and the War for the Union, who have contributed their valor to establish and perpetuate the Republic of the United States

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo922
Author
Glazier, Willard W.,
Date of Publication
1878.
Call Number
920.1 G553
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Author
Glazier, Willard W.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Hubbard Bros.
Date of Publication
1878.
Physical Description
450 p. illus.
Subjects
United States. - Army - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
920.1 G553
Websites
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Logarithmick arithmetick, containing a new and correct table of logarithms of the natural numbers from 1 to 10,000, extended to seven places besides the index; and so contrived, that the logarithm may be easily found to any number between 1 and 10,000,000. Also an easy method of constructing a table of logarithms, together with their numerous and important uses in the more difficult parts of arithmetick. To which are added a number of astronomical tables ... and an easy method of calculating solar and lunar eclipses

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16678
Author
Burritt, Elijah H.
Date of Publication
1818.
Call Number
513.22 W721 1818
Responsibility
illustrated with geometrical projections ... by Elijah Hinsdale Burritt.
Author
Burritt, Elijah H.
Place of Publication
Williamsburgh [Mass.]
Publisher
Printed by E. Whitman,
Date of Publication
1818.
Physical Description
1 p. l., 251, [1] p. incl. tables. diagrs. on 1 fold. pl. 21 cm.
Subjects
Logarithms.
Arithmetic
Eclipses.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
513.22 W721 1818
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The peerage of Scotland : containing an historical and genealogical account of the nobility of that kingdom from their origin to the present generation, collected from the public records

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo10814
Author
Douglas, Robert,
Edition
2nd ed. /
Date of Publication
1813.
Call Number
929.7 D736 Oversize
Responsibility
by Sir Robert Douglas.
Author
Douglas, Robert,
Edition
2nd ed. /
Place of Publication
Edinburgh
Publisher
Printed by G. Ramsay for Constable,
Date of Publication
1813.
Physical Description
2 v. : coats of arms ; 40 cm.
Notes
Includes index (v. 2).
Subjects
Nobility - Scotland.
Additional Author
Wood, John Philip,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
929.7 D736 Oversize
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