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The sunflower as a silage crop : feeding value for dairy cows : composition and digestibility when ensiled at different stages of maturity

The sunflower as a silage crop feeding value for dairy cows composition and digestibility when ensiled at different stages of maturity Author: Nevens W B William Barbour 1885…

The growth of the Aeneid : a study of the stages of composition as revealed by the evidences of incompletion. Being a thesis approved for the degree of master of arts in the University of London

The growth of the Aeneid : a study of the stages of composition as revealed by the evidences of incompletion. Being a thesis approved for the degree of master of arts in the…

A system of christian rhetoric : for the use of preachers and other speakers

A system of christian rhetoric : for the use of preachers and other speakers Author: Hervey, George Winfred, 1821-1908 Year: 1873 632 p. ; 24 cm View on Archive.org

Relation of kernel texture to the physical characteristics, milling and baking qualities, and chemical composition of wheat

Relation of kernel texture to the physical characteristics, milling and baking qualities, and chemical composition of wheat Author: Shollenberger, J. H. (Joseph Heilman), 1888…

Food, its composition, preparation, combination, and effects : with appendix on cooking

Food, its composition, preparation, combination, and effects : with appendix on cooking Author: Tilden, J. H. (John Henry), 1851-1940 author Year: 1916 306 pages : View on…

A biochemical study of streptococci, with special emphasis on the determination of their chemical composition ..

A biochemical study of streptococci, with special emphasis on the determination of their chemical composition .. Author: Krasnow, Frances, 1894- Year: 1922 Thesis (PH.…

The doctrine of phlogiston established, and that of the composition of water refuted

The doctrine of phlogiston established, and that of the composition of water refuted Author: Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804 Year: 1803 First published in Northumberland, Pa., in…

Exercises in composition for fourth and fifth classes [microform]

Exercises in composition for fourth and fifth classes [microform] Author: Henderson, George E Year: 1898 Original issued in series: School helps series View on Archive.org

Coffee and chicory: their culture, chemical composition, preparation for market, and consumption, with simple tests for detecting adulteration, and practical hints for the producer and consumer

Coffee and chicory: their culture, chemical composition, preparation for market, and consumption, with simple tests for detecting adulteration, and practical hints for the…

Exercises in Latin composition

Exercises in Latin composition Author: Bullions, Peter, 1791-1864. [from old catalog] Year: 1854 326 p. 18 cm. + View on Archive.org

Effective English expression; a high school text on oral and written composition;

Effective English expression; a high school text on oral and written composition; Author: Webster, Edward Harlan, 1876-1937 Year: 1920 323 p. 20 cm View on Archive.org

Elements of rhetoric:

Elements of rhetoric: Author: Getty, John A. [from old catalog] Year: 1831 xi p., 1 l., 19 cm View on Archive.org

Edible fish-meal; its composition and value with instructions for its use in feeding cattle, swine, sheep, and poultry

Edible fish-meal; its composition and value with instructions for its use in feeding cattle, swine, sheep, and poultry Author: British Columbia. Provincial Fisheries Dept Year…

The science of discourse; a rhetoric for high schools and colleges

The science of discourse; a rhetoric for high schools and colleges Author: Tompkins, Arnold Year: 1897 xiv, 353 p. 19 cm View on Archive.org

English essays: materials & models for composition from the great essayists;

English essays: materials & models for composition from the great essayists; Author: Fowler, J. H. (John Henry), 1861-1932 Year: 1908 xxxii, 106 p. 18 cm View on Archive.org

ARISTOTLE: The "Art" of Rhetoric

ARISTOTLE: The "Art" of Rhetoric Author: John Henry Freese Year: 1926 View on Archive.org

The principles of composition

The principles of composition Author: Pearson, Henry Greenleaf, 1870-1939 Year: 1897 xiv, 151 p. ; 19 cm View on Archive.org

Manures, their composition, preparation, and action upon soils; with the quantities to be applied. Being a field companion for the farmer. From the French of standard authorities

Manures, their composition, preparation, and action upon soils; with the quantities to be applied. Being a field companion for the farmer. From the French of standard…

The plenary inspiration of the Scriptures asserted, and the principles of their composition investigated : In six lectures, (very greatly enlarged,) delivered at Albion Hall, London Wall : With an appendix, illustrative and critical

The plenary inspiration of the Scriptures asserted, and the principles of their composition investigated : In six lectures, (very greatly enlarged,) delivered at Albion Hall…

Practical introduction to Latin composition. For schools and colleges

Practical introduction to Latin composition. For schools and colleges Author: Harkness, Albert, 1822-1907 Year: 1882 xi, 306 p. 19 cm View on Archive.org

An introduction to Latin lyric verse composition

An introduction to Latin lyric verse composition Author: Lupton, J. H. (Joseph Hirst), 1836-1905 Year: 1888 xlix, 131 p. ; 18 cm View on Archive.org

German composition; a theoretical and practical guide to the art of translating English prose into German

German composition; a theoretical and practical guide to the art of translating English prose into German Author: Lange, Hermann Year: 1887 26 View on Archive.org

Manual of Sacred Rhetoric

Manual of Sacred Rhetoric Author: REv. Bernard Feeney Year: 1901 View on Archive.org

Composition of filter press (lime) cake

Composition of filter press (lime) cake Author: Sherwood, Sidney F. (Sidney Forsythe), 1886- Year: 1923 Includes bibliographical references View on Archive.org

Story-land ; outlines for the child life composition pictures

Story-land ; outlines for the child life composition pictures Author: Seachrest, Effie. [from old catalog] Year: 1912 3 p.l., 3-91 p. 24 cm View on Archive.org

The myths of Israel, the ancient book of Genesis with analysis and explanation of its composition

The myths of Israel, the ancient book of Genesis with analysis and explanation of its composition Author: Fiske, Amos Kidder, 1842-1921 Year: 1897 x, 355 p. 20 cm View on…

Essays on rhetoric. Abridged chiefly from Dr. Blair's lectures on that science. 4th ed., with additions and improvements

Essays on rhetoric. Abridged chiefly from Dr. Blair's lectures on that science. 4th ed., with additions and improvements Author: Blair, Hugh, 1718-1800 Year: 1801 26 View on…

The Art of Composition a Simple Application of Dynamic Symmetry

The Art of Composition a Simple Application of Dynamic Symmetry Author: Micheal Jacobs Year: 1926 View on Archive.org

The art of elocution, as an essential part of rhetoric: with instructions in gesture;

The art of elocution, as an essential part of rhetoric: with instructions in gesture; Author: Vandenhoff, George, 1820- [from old catalog] Year: 1861 p. cm View on Archive.org

A system of the science of music and practical composition : incidentally comprising what is usually understood by the term thorough bass

A system of the science of music and practical composition : incidentally comprising what is usually understood by the term thorough bass Author: Logier, J. B. (Johann…

Teachers' companion to Irish composition

Teachers' companion to Irish composition Author: Congregation of Christian Brothers Year: 1920 142 p.; 18 cm View on Archive.org

An Introduction To Greek Verse Composition With Exercises

An Introduction To Greek Verse Composition With Exercises Author: Arthur Sidgwick and F.D. Morice Year: 1910 View on Archive.org

Short stories in the making; a writers' and students' introduction to the technique and practical composition of short stories

Short stories in the making; a writers' and students' introduction to the technique and practical composition of short stories Author: Neal, Robert Wilson. [from old catalog]…

Foods : their composition and analysis : a manual for the use of analytical chemists and others

Foods : their composition and analysis : a manual for the use of analytical chemists and others Author: Blyth, Alexander Wynter, 1844-1921 Year: 1896 Includes bibliographical…

The practical elements of rhetoric : with illustrative examples

The practical elements of rhetoric : with illustrative examples Author: Genung, John F. (John Franklin), 1850-1919 Year: 1888 xii, 488 p View on Archive.org

Stories and outlines for composition

Stories and outlines for composition Author: Karr, William John Year: 1921 v, 252 p. ; 20 cm View on Archive.org

Historico-critical inquiry into the origin and composition of the Hexateuch : (Pentateuch and Book of Joshua

Historico-critical inquiry into the origin and composition of the Hexateuch : (Pentateuch and Book of Joshua Author: Kuenen, Abraham, 1828-1891 Year: 1886 xi, 344 p View on…

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