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Arcana Curiosa, or, Modern curiosities of art and nature. From the last edition in French, which contains near as much more as any other former edition. To which is added, divers curiosities from the cabinet of princes: illustrated with copper plates, adapted to the several subjects. London: Printed for J. N. and sold at the Ring in Little-Britain. [1711.] —Everything from curing the plague, to gardening, to making ink, to “secrets for beautifying and rendering the face lively and agreeable.”
The
Book of English Trades, and Library of the
Useful Arts. With seventy engravings. A
new edition enlarged. London: Richard Phillips,
1818. —The engravings are priceless documents,
apparently executed with some care for accuracy in
the representation of the various tradesmen at work.
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The Artificer’s Complete Lexicon, for terms and prices, adapted for gentlemen, engineers, architects, builders, mechanists, millwrights, manufacturers, tradesmen, etc. etc. Comprehending great varieties of most useful and valuable calculations; with other information, both useful and curious. By John Bennett. London: John Bennett, 1833. —A useful reference, with alphabetically arranged prices for all kinds of work, and other useful information. What is the specific gravity per foot cube of Spanish mulberry? How much should it cost to subscribe to a circulating library? How many pecks are in a Turkish killow? This book will tell you.
The Carriage Trimmer's Manual and Guide Book and Illustrated Technical Dictionary, a practical treatise for the carriage trimmer. By Wm. N. Fitz-Gerald. New York, 1881. —Illustrated with fine engravings of all types of carriages.
How Motion Pictures Are Made. By Homer Croy. Illustrated. New York and London: Harper & Brothers, 1918.