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... farm activities . About the only logical conclusion one can derive from the creeds of these lunarians is that if ... farms . If they are that careful , it is fairly easy to conclude that they will have good gardens , fences , firewood ...
... farm activities . About the only logical conclusion one can derive from the creeds of these lunarians is that if ... farms . If they are that careful , it is fairly easy to conclude that they will have good gardens , fences , firewood ...
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... farm almanacs present it , of farm machin- ery . There would be the tripod with the ring in its apex through which was threaded a chain or rope by means of which strong men and oxen hoisted founda- tion or wall stones into place . There ...
... farm almanacs present it , of farm machin- ery . There would be the tripod with the ring in its apex through which was threaded a chain or rope by means of which strong men and oxen hoisted founda- tion or wall stones into place . There ...
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... Farm machinery Samples of the popular " Farm Calendar " essays • CHAPTER VI How GOOD WERE THEIR FORECASTS ? Pages 150-173 Secret Formulas Planets and the Weather • Vennor's Weather Almanac , first almanac devoted exclusively to weather ...
... Farm machinery Samples of the popular " Farm Calendar " essays • CHAPTER VI How GOOD WERE THEIR FORECASTS ? Pages 150-173 Secret Formulas Planets and the Weather • Vennor's Weather Almanac , first almanac devoted exclusively to weather ...
Contents
A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY | 29 |
BEN FRANKLIN AND POOR RICHARD | 68 |
WHAT DID THEY SAY? | 133 |
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