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
The long lost friend : containing mysterious and invaluable arts and remedies for man as well as animals with many proofs of their virtue and efficacy in healing diseases
An interesting compilation of charms, prayers, preventative measures and remedies centuries old, many that had never been published, are reproduced here. They have been left in the original form they were first published, with old language and symbols left unaltered. [from Goodreads]
The long lost friend : containing mysterious and invaluable arts and remedies for man as well as animals with many proofs of their virtue and efficacy in healing diseases
"An interesting compilation of charms, prayers, preventative measures and remedies centuries old, many that had never been published, are reproduced here. They have been left in the original form they were first published, with old language and symbols left unaltered." [from Goodreads]
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
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.
Speech of Mr. Buchanan, on the bill imposing additional duties, as depositories in certain cases, on public officers : delivered in Senate U.S. September 29, 1837
On back of cover: Marked Exhibit B. At the Execution of a Commission for the examination of witnesses between Thaddeus Stevens (Plf) and Jacob Lefever (Deft) this Book was shewn to Israel Pickney, Jason[?] Hanksile [?], Avery Allyn, and by them deposed unto, at the time of their examination. Before me Henry Cotheal, Henrytana Ward, Levi H Clarke, Commissioners.
Contents
York Rite, Royal Arch, Royal Master, Select Master, Ark and Dove, Knights of Constantinople, Secret Monitor, Heroine of Jericho, Knights of Three Kings, Knights of Red Cross, Knights Templars, Knights of Malta, Knights of the Christian Mark, Gaurds of the Conclave, Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, Order of the Cross, Ineffable degrees.
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