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The History of the Telephone by Herbert Newton Casson This classic 1910 book-by one of the first stars of technology journalism-is a charming and highly readable overview of the impact of the telephone in its first quarter-century. Discover: . what led Alexander Graham Bell to his breakthrough . the early ridicule Bell's "toy" endured . the adventurous business pioneers of the new technology . the scientific refinements that made the telephone more...

Learn the essentials for every welding beginner. Take action and start mastering the welding craft. Learning such a complex craft can be difficult and even intimidating at first. The information can be overwhelming and the options may seem endless and confusing. So much so that it's hard to find the right place to start. That is why having a solid foundation of knowledge can drastically reduce the learning curve. You are in luck! This book offers...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular installment, "Goat Farming" contains information on breeding, health, feeding and much more. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of goat farming and serves...

This instruction book has been written for owners of Austin Tens, and includes all models introduced since 1932. Such matters as running adjustments, lubrication, the electrical system, maintenance and overhauling, have been fully dealt with, and over eighty illustrations have been included in order to make the book as comprehensive as possible. Everything that the private owner can do himself is dealt with. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended...

This book contains a selection of articles on the subject of hay-making collected from many rare and respected sources. Topics include - The Establishment and Maintenance of Hay Fields, Theory and Practice of Hay Making, Cutting and Curing Hay, and much more. Also includes a wealth of knowledge on preparing the meadow for the crop, time of mowing, and stacking.

Each Problem Solver is an insightful and essential study and solution guide chock-full of clear, concise problem-solving gems. All your questions can be found in one convenient source from one of the most trusted names in reference solution guides. More useful, more practical, and more informative, these study aids are the best review books and textbook companions available. Nothing remotely as comprehensive or as helpful exists in their subject anywhere....

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This early collection on tractors contains articles that would be both expensive and hard to find in their first editions. It contains a wealth of information on the operation, maintenance and mechanics of tractors. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in farm machinery. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic...

This early work on beef cattle farming is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains details on the methods of selection, care, breeding, fattening and much more. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in the techniques of the livestock industry. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic...