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Page 142
... tion , as the 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 ...
... tion , as the 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 ...
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... tion - a veritable farmer's Bible . That a lively interest was being maintained in educa- tion and learning is seen in the fact that many an al- manac publisher , either as a printer or bookseller , was connected with the bookselling ...
... tion - a veritable farmer's Bible . That a lively interest was being maintained in educa- tion and learning is seen in the fact that many an al- manac publisher , either as a printer or bookseller , was connected with the bookselling ...
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... tion of the library . I would then find these listed in the Rare Book card file . However , word came back more than once that these particular almanacs were not avail- able there either . In one or two instances I went to the Chief of ...
... tion of the library . I would then find these listed in the Rare Book card file . However , word came back more than once that these particular almanacs were not avail- able there either . In one or two instances I went to the Chief of ...
Contents
A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY | 29 |
BEN FRANKLIN AND POOR RICHARD | 68 |
WHAT DID THEY SAY? | 133 |
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