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A Catechism of Familiar Things; Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery
by Anonymous
This book, a reprint of a successful English publication, has been so enlarged as to be to all intents and purposes new. It has been carefully revised by a Reverend gentleman, who for some time filled the chair of Physics and Chemistry in one of our colleges. Recent inventions and improvements are described in a simple, popular style, so as to be easily understood by all, and short notices are given of prominent inventors and scientists. The paragraphs relating to doctrinal matters conform in every respect to the teachings of the Church. A feature which will commend the book to every teacher is the definitions of difficult words and terms, following the paragraphs in which such words occur. (from the Preface)
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Total running time: 7:18:37
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- 00 – Preface – 02:57
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Read by: Paul Williams - 01 – Dew, Water, Rain, Snow, Hail, Atmosphere, Wind, Lightning, Thunder, Electricity, Twilight, and the Aurora Borealis – 19:03
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Read by: Kalynda - 02 – Corn, Barley, Pearl Barley, Oats, Rye, Potatoes, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate – 10:33
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Read by: Jonathan Horniblow - 03 – Calico, Cotton, Cloth, Wool, Baize, Linen, Flax, Hemp, Diaper, Holland, Canvas, and Flannel – 14:10
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Read by: Kara Shallenberg - 04 – Cocoa, Toddy, Cherries, Bark, Cork, Cochineal, Cloves, Cinnamon, and Cassia – 12:25
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Read by: Jonathan Horniblow - 05 – Bombazine, Crape, Camlet, Cambric, Lace, Silk, Velvet, and Mohair – 13:28
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Read by: Kara Shallenberg - 06 – Currants, Raisins, Figs, Rice, Sugar, Sugar Candy, &c., Sago, Millet, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Pimento or Allspice, Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper – 14:11
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Read by: Jonathan Horniblow - 07 – Glass, Mirrors, Earthenware, Porcelain, Needles, Pins, Paper, Printing, Parchment, and Vellum – 16:22
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Read by: Kara Shallenberg - 08 – Capers, Almonds, Oranges, Lemons, Citrons, Limes, Olives, Oils, Melons, Tamarinds, and Dates – 19:24
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Read by: Jonathan Horniblow - 09 – Hats, Stockings, Shoes, Gloves, Leather, Furs, and Ink – 13:36
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Read by: Kara Shallenberg - 10 – Asbestos, Salt, Coal, Iron, Copper, Brass, Zinc, and Lapis Calaminaris – 19:33
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Read by: Cori Samuel - 11 – Yams, Mangoes, Bread-Fruit, Shea or Butter Tree, Cow Tree, Water Tree, Licorice, Manna, Opium, Tobacco, and Gum – 22:40
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Read by: David Barnes - 12 – Spectacles, Mariner’s Compass, Barometer, Thermometer, Watches, Clocks, Telescope, Microscope, Gunpowder, Steam Engine, and Electro-Magnetic Telegraph. – 27:06
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Read by: Ashwin Jain - 13 – Soap, Candles, Tallow Tree, Spermaceti, Wax, Mahogany, India Rubber or Caoutchouc, Sponge, Coral, Lime, Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Gas, Hydrogen, Chalk, and Marble – 25:59
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Read by: Sibella Denton - 14 – Gold, Silver, Lead, etc. – 48:28
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Read by: Denny Sayers - 15 – Starch, Arrow-root, Tapioca, Isinglass, Caviare, the Vine, Wine, Gin, Rum, Brandy, Vinegar, Indigo, Gamboge, Logwood, Tar, Pitch, Camphor, Musk, Myrrh, Frankincense, and Turpentine – 20:05
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Read by: Sibella Denton - 16 – Bricks, Mortar, Granite, Slate, Limestone, or Calcareous Rocks, Steel, Earths, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes – 24:58
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Read by: Sibella Denton - 17 – Architecture, Sculpture, Use of Money, and Navigation – 00:33:54
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Read by: Kalynda - 18 – Music, Painting, Poetry, Astronomy, Arts and Sciences, Art of Writing, and Chemistry – 44:06
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Read by: Sibella Denton - 19 – Attraction, Tides, Gravity, Artesian Wells, Air, Aneroid Barometer, Ear-Trumpet, Stethoscope, Audiphone, Telephone, Phonograph, Microphone, Megaphone, Tasimeter, Bathometer, Anemometer, Chronometer – 11:39
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Read by: rachelellen - 20 – Light, Lime Light, Magnesium Light, Electric Light, Rainbow, Prism, Spectrum, Colors, Photography, Camera Obscura, Stereoscope, Kaleidoscope – 07:06
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Read by: Kara Shallenberg - 21 – Electricity, Electric Currents, Electric Battery, Electrotyping, Stereotyping, Telegraph, Ocean Cable, Lightning Rod, The Gulf Stream, The Mt. Cenis Tunnel, The Suez Canal, Suspension Bridges, Eminent Americans – 16:54
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Read by: Sibella Denton
Cataloged on June 04, 2008













