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"These popular Natural History Publications are written by competent
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"This series has now won a considerable and well-deserved reputation."—The Guardian
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THE ROMANCE OF MODERN MECHANISM by ARCHIBALD WILLIAMS B.A., F.R.G.S. With thirty illustrations "A genuinely fascinating book." Liverpool Courier |
THE ROMANCE OF ANIMAL ARTS & CRAFTS by H. COUPIN, D.Sc, & J. LEA, B.A. With twenty-seven illustrations "A charming subject well set forth." Athenæum |
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THE ROMANCE OF MODERN EXPLORATION by ARCHIBALD WILLIAMS B.A., F.R.G.S. With twenty-six illustrations "A mine of information and stirring incident."—Scotsman |
THE ROMANCE OF EARLY EXPLORATION by ARCHIBALD WILLIAMS B.A., F.R.G.S. With sixteen illustrations "Vivid and vigorous." Glasgow Herald |
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THE ROMANCE OF MODERN ELECTRICITY by CHARLES R. GIBSON, A.I.E.E. With forty-five illustrations "Admirable ... clear and concise." The Graphic |
THE ROMANCE OF MISSIONARY HEROISM by JOHN C. LAMBERT, B.A., D.D. With thirty-nine illustrations "A most entrancing volume." Expository Times |
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THE ROMANCE OF INSECT LIFE by EDMUND SELOUS With twenty illustrations "Well merits its alluring title." Daily Telegraph |
THE ROMANCE OF PLANT LIFE by G. F. SCOTT ELLIOT, M.A., B.Sc. With thirty-four illustrations "Intensely interesting." Leeds Mercury |
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THE ROMANCE OF EARLY BRITISH LIFE by G. F. SCOTT ELLIOT, M.A., B.Sc. With thirty illustrations |
THE ROMANCE OF THE ANIMAL WORLD By EDMUND SELOUS With sixteen full-page illustrations "A very fascinating book."—Graphic |
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THE ROMANCE OF BIRD LIFE by JOHN LEA, M.A. With thirty illustrations |
THE ROMANCE OF MODERN GEOLOGY by E. S. GREW, M.A. With twenty-five illustrations |
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THE ROMANCE OF SAVAGE LIFE Describing the Habits, Customs, Everyday Life, Arts, Crafts, Games, Adventures and Sports of Primitive Man By Prof. G. F. SCOTT ELLIOT M.A. (CANTAB.), B.SC. (EDIN.), F.R.G.S., F.L.S., &C. With forty illustrations |
THE ROMANCE OF THE WORLD'S FISHERIES With descriptions of the Many and Curious Methods of Fishing in all parts of the world By SIDNEY WRIGHT With twenty-four illustrations |
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THE ROMANCE OF MODERN SIEGES Describing the Personal Adventures, Resource and Daring of Besiegers and Besieged in all parts of the world By the Rev. EDWARD GILLIAT Sometime Master at Harrow School, Author of "In Lincoln Green," &c. With sixteen illustrations |
THE ROMANCE OF MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Its Discovery and its Applications By CHARLES R. GIBSON, A.I.E.E. Author of "The Romance of Modern Electricity" &c., &c. With sixty-three illustrations |
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THE ROMANCE OF MODERN INVENTION Containing interesting descriptions in non-technical language of Wireless Telegraphy, Liquid Air, Modern Artillery, Submarines, Dirigible Torpedoes, Solar Motors, Airships, etc. etc. By ARCHIBALD WILLIAMS B.A., F.R.G.S. With twenty-five illustrations "There is no boy but will keenly enjoy this admirable volume." Standard |
THE ROMANCE OF MODERN ENGINEERING Containing interesting descriptions in non-technical language of the Nile Dam, the Panama Canal, the Tower Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Trans-Siberian Railway, the Niagara Falls Power Co., Bermuda Floating Dock, etc. etc. By ARCHIBALD WILLIAMS B.A., F.R.G.S. With many illustrations "Graphic and absorbing descriptions of the wonderful inventions of our day."—Graphic |
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THE ROMANCE OF MODERN LOCOMOTION Containing interesting descriptions of the rise and development of the railroad systems in all parts of the world By ARCHIBALD WILLIAMS B.A., F.R.G.S. With twenty-five Illustrations "Crisply written, brimful of incident. To intelligent lads should be as welcome as a Ballantyne story." Glasgow Herald |
THE ROMANCE OF MINING Containing interesting descriptions of the Methods of Mining for Minerals in all parts of the World By ARCHIBALD WILLIAMS B.A., F.R.G.S. With twenty-four illustrations "We cannot praise this book too highly."—British Weekly |
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THE ROMANCE OF POLAR EXPLORATION Adventures Arctic and Antarctic, from the Earliest Times to the Voyage of the "Discovery" By G. FIRTH SCOTT With twenty-four illustrations Extra Crown 8vo. 5s. "Thrillingly interesting." Liverpool Courier |
THE ROMANCE OF THE MIGHTY DEEP A popular account of the Ocean, the Laws by which it is ruled, its wonderful powers and strange inhabitants By AGNES GIBERNE With illustrations "Most fascinating; admirably adapted for the young." Daily News |
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