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Equatorial telescope. A brass telescope mounted on a set of large, ornate brass wheels with finely graduated scales on them.
Universal equatorial instrument. 18th century instrument for positional measurement of stars with telescope mounted on an equatorial mount having finely graduated scales. Brass with 18" circles. Originally made by Sisson. Afterwards divided anew,…
Essay on the condition of the agricultural population, and the best means of ameliorating their state morally and socially
This essay on the condition of farm servants in the mid nineteenth century has been written from a farmer's point of view. The farmer sees the servants as 'mere living agricultural machines' and feels that they would benefit from moral and spiritual…
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus grandis, dried plant specimen.
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British Gun Crew wearing PH-type gas helmets, July 1916.
Excerpt from an Address to the people of Scotland on the principle and operations of the corn and provision laws, by the Ministers and members of dissenting churches, assembled in conference at Edinburgh
This excerpt from the Address given by the ministers and members of dissenting churches, requests that the Corn Laws be repealed. These members felt that such taxes were unjust and immoral, and contributed to the sufferings of many people. They felt…