EXAMPLE.
- Why does silver tarnish when exposed to light?
- Why do some colors fade, and others darken, when exposed to the sun?
- Why is the sky blue?
- What develops electricity in the clouds?
- Why does dew form round drops upon the leaves of plants?
This volume answers 1,325 similar questions. 356 pages, bound in cloth, gilt, and embellished with a large number of wood-cuts, illustrating the various subjects treated of.
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The Reason Why: Natural History. Giving reasons for hundreds of interesting facts in connection with Zoology, and throwing a light upon the peculiar habits and instincts of the various orders of the Animal Kingdom.
EXAMPLE.
- Why has the lion such a large mane?
- Why does the otter, when hunting for fish, swim against the stream?
- Why do dogs turn around two or three times before they lie down?
- Why have flat fishes their upper sides dark and their under sides white?
- Why do sporting dogs make what is termed "a point"?
- Why do birds often roost upon one leg?
- Why do frogs keep their mouths closed while breathing?
- Why does the wren build several nests, but occupy only one?
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Frost’s American Etiquette; or, Laws of Good Society. A condensed but thorough treatise on Etiquette and its Usages in America. Containing plain and reliable directions for correct deportment in every situation and under all circumstances in life, including special directions and instructions on the following subjects:
- Letters of Introduction.
- Salutes and Salutations.
- Calls.
- Conversation.
- Invitations.
- Dinner Company.
- Balls.
- Morning and Evening Parties.
- Visiting.
- Street Etiquette.
- Riding and Driving.
- Traveling.
- Etiquette in Church.
- Etiquette for Places of Amusement.
- Servants.
- Hotel Etiquette.
- Etiquette at Weddings.
- Baptisms and Funerals.
- Etiquette with Children and at the Card Table.
- Visiting Cards.
- Letter Writing.
- The Lady’s Toilet.
- The Gentleman’s Toilet.
BESIDES ONE HUNDRED UNCLASSIFIED LAWS APPLICABLE TO ALL OCCASIONS.