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Of the Buildings of Justinian

Procopius

All we need study then is to make clear what has been done, and by whom of mankind it was done; and this, I imagine, is not impossible even for the weakest and feeblest writer; besides this, the writi..

Plank Frame Barn Construction

John L. Shawver

The growing interest in the plank frame barn, as manifested by inquiries which have emanated from many quarters, calls for specific information which will enable every builder and farmer to avail hims..

Salve Venetia, gleanings from Venetian history Vol. I

Francis Marion Crawford

We are not concerned scientifically with the origin of the Venetian people or of their name; we need not go back with Romanin to the legendary days of the first great struggle between Asia and Europe,..

The Calumet Book of Oven Triumphs!

General Foods Corporation

What makes a perfect biscuit? A little flaky, crusty morsel—and pass the plate often—that’s the South’s perfect biscuit, while a Yankee biscuit is fluffy and high as your Grandmother’s comforter. West..

The Defeat of Varus and the German Frontier Policy of Augustus

William Abbott Oldfather

In the first part, which deals with the traditional view, we have gone into some detail in the presentation and criticism of current explanations, with the hope that, as a review of present and past o..

Youth, Vol. I, No. 3, May 1902

H. L. Coggins

The boys had scarcely gripped each other when Lon realized that he was now no better able to cope with his rival in a wrestling bout than he was at their last encounter, months previous. The stableboy..

A Love Crime

Paul Bourget

She rose and held out her hand to her husband, who drew her to him in order to give her a kiss. Visible pain was depicted on Helen's handsome face for a minute, during which she was constrained to sub..

Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1880

John Cordeaux

The following Report contains a Summary of the investigations of a Committee appointed by the British Association for the Advancement of Science at Swansea in 1880, an Abstract of which will be presen..