James WattDoubleday, Page, 1913 - 241 pages |
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... " " Gospel of Wealth , " " Triumphant Democracy , " " American Four - in - Hand in Britain , " .. Round the World , " Etc. GARDEN CITY NEW YORK DOUBLEDAY , PAGE & COMPANY 1913 Nov. 7 , 1925 . GW W345 C18 Copyright , JAMES WATT.
... " " Gospel of Wealth , " " Triumphant Democracy , " " American Four - in - Hand in Britain , " .. Round the World , " Etc. GARDEN CITY NEW YORK DOUBLEDAY , PAGE & COMPANY 1913 Nov. 7 , 1925 . GW W345 C18 Copyright , JAMES WATT.
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... Britain could reach Washington in seven days , the members from British Columbia and California , upon the Pacific , in five days , both land and sea routes soon to be much quickened . Those sanguine prophets who predict the reunion of ...
... Britain could reach Washington in seven days , the members from British Columbia and California , upon the Pacific , in five days , both land and sea routes soon to be much quickened . Those sanguine prophets who predict the reunion of ...
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... Britain who knew more of the science of music and was more thoroughly prepared to excel in the art of making organs than the new organ - builder . When he attacked the problem of steam , as we shall soon see , the same course was ...
... Britain who knew more of the science of music and was more thoroughly prepared to excel in the art of making organs than the new organ - builder . When he attacked the problem of steam , as we shall soon see , the same course was ...
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... Britain had been so progressive . That of Glasgow seems to have recognised at an early day the importance of science , in which department she continues famous . The coveted and now histor- ical model had been sent to London for repairs ...
... Britain had been so progressive . That of Glasgow seems to have recognised at an early day the importance of science , in which department she continues famous . The coveted and now histor- ical model had been sent to London for repairs ...
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... Britain , the world might have waited long for the forthcoming giant destined to do the world's work ; but there was little danger of this . The world had not a temptation that could draw Watt from his appointed work . His 68 LIFE OF ...
... Britain , the world might have waited long for the forthcoming giant destined to do the world's work ; but there was little danger of this . The world had not a temptation that could draw Watt from his appointed work . His 68 LIFE OF ...
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