A guide to surviving in the woods. It covers immediate needs like starting a fire, erecting temporary shelter, and finding edible plants. It shows how to make tools by chipping stones, fashion a bow-and-arrow out of tree branches, weave baskets, fire primitive pots, build a semi-permanent shelter, and tan hides.
This collection features a range of poems that blend descriptive imagery with moral themes, reflecting the literary style of the 19th century. Originally published in 1862, it offers readers a glimpse into the poetic expressions of the time, capturing both the beauty of nature and the complexities of human experience. The reprint maintains the integrity of the original text, allowing contemporary audiences to appreciate the timeless messages and artistic craftsmanship of the era.
Featuring a collection of hymns and songs designed for Sunday school, this reprint captures the essence of 19th-century religious education. The 1876 edition emphasizes spiritual growth and community through music, making it a valuable resource for educators and worshippers alike. Its timeless themes and lyrical content aim to inspire and uplift, preserving the historical significance of hymnody in church settings.
Documents for the first time a representative sample of Irish immigrant families and uses the techniques of family and digital history to explore their long-term fate. -- .
Eine Neuentdeckung für Deutschland: Der amerikanische Starcartoonist James Mc Pherson. Mit seinem schrägen Humor erinnert er an Gary Larson. Virtuos zeigt er mit seinem Zeichenstift, dass der normale Alltag reichlich absurd sein kann. In den eigenen vier Wänden, im Büro, beim Arzt oder sonst wo: Alle erdenklichen Situationen setzt Mc Pherson in grandios-schrille Zeichnungen um. Wer für das Skurrile schwärmt, kommt bei diesen über 200 Cartoons voll auf seine Kosten.