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  • Conversations on the Nature of Political Economy

    by Jane Marcet ...
    Jane Marcet is not writing for the working classes, but for women and men of the educated classes of the nineteenth century. She draws her principles and materials from the writings of the great masters who have written about political economy, particularly Adam Smith, Th omas Robert Malthus, Jean-Baptise Say, Jean Charles Luonard de Sismondi, and David Ricardo.Marcet consolidates the ideas of ... Read more

    $104.99 CAD

  • Conversations on Chemistry in Which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained and Illustrated by Experiments

    by Mrs. Jane Haldimand Marcet ...
    In venturing to offer to the public, and more particularly to the female sex, an Introduction to Chemistry, the author, herself a woman, conceives that some explanation may be required; and she feels it the more necessary to apologise for the present undertaking, as her knowledge of the subject is but recent, and as she can have no real claims to the title of chemist. On attending for the first ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Conversations on Chemistry, V. 1-2In Which the Elements of that Science Are Familiarly Explained and Illustrated by Experiments

    by Jane Haldimand Marcet ...
    Conversations on Chemistry, V. 1-2: In Which the Elements of that Science Are Familiarly Explained and Illustrated by Experiments is a pioneering educational work first published in the early 19th century, attributed to Jane Marcet. Designed as a series of engaging dialogues between a knowledgeable teacher, Mrs. B., and her two inquisitive students, Emily and Caroline, the book demystifies the ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained

    by Jane Haldimand Marcet, Thomas P. Jones ...
    Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained is a foundational educational text first published in the early 19th century by Jane Haldimand Marcet. Designed as a series of engaging dialogues, the book presents the fundamental principles of natural philosophy—what we now call physics—in a manner accessible to young readers and those new to ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

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    Mary's Grammar (Unabridged)

    by Jane Marcet ...
    Narrated by Jason Atkeson ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 15 min

    In the quaint Victorian era, Mary's Grammar (Unabridged) emerges as a captivating literary gem. Written by the esteemed Jane Marcet, this timeless masterpiece unveils the intricacies of English grammar through the enchanting tale of Mary, a young girl eager to master the art of language. Join Mary on her extraordinary journey as she navigates the labyrinth of parts of speech, sentence structure, ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Bertha's Visit to her Uncle in England (Complete)

    by Mrs. Jane Haldimand Marcet ...
    As I wrote to you on the day after we landed, and told you of the safe arrival of your child in her native country, and of all that I had seen at Falmouth, I will say no more on that subject. My uncle was so good as to come for me, and Mrs. P——, who had been unceasingly kind and tender to me throughout the whole voyage, gave me into his care. I felt much regret at parting from her, and as I was ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Mary's Grammar: Interspersed with Stories and Intended for the Use of Children (UNABRIDGED)

    by Jane MARCET ...
    Narrated by Renata Florence ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 15 min

    Mary's teacher has taxed her with the task of learning that most onerous of all parts of the English language: Grammar. Through stories and practical exercises, Mary's mother shows her that it's really not as hard as she thinks. Join us on this delightful journey as Mary learns her Grammar. - Summary by Jennifer Dallman ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • Conversations on Natural Philosophy in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained

    by Mrs. Jane Haldimand Marcet ...
    I must request your assistance, my Dear Mrs. B., in a charge which I have lately undertaken: it is that of instructing my youngest sister, a task, which I find proves more difficult than I had at first imagined. I can teach her the common routine of children's lessons tolerably well; but she is such an inquisitive little creature, that she is not satisfied without an explanation of every ... Read more

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    The 1790 translation of the classic first published in 1789. According to Wikipedia, "Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier (26 August 1743 8 May 1794); the father of modern chemistry, was a French noble prominent in the histories of chemistry and biology. He stated the first version of the law of conservation of mass, recognized and named oxygen (1778) and hydrogen (1783), abolished the phlogiston theory, ... Read more

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  • The Chemical History of a Candle

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    Michael Faraday, one of history's greatest physicists, explains to a young audience the science of candles in a series of fascinating lectures. ... Read more

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  • The Wealth of Nations

    by Adam Smith ...
    Adam Smith’s masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism. Written in clear and incisive prose, The Wealth of Nations articulates the concepts indispensable to an understanding of contemporary society; and Robert Reich’s Introduction both clarifies Smith ... Read more

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  • The History and Practice of the Art of Photography

    by Henry Hunt Snelling ...
    "The History and Practice of the Art of Photography" by Henry Hunt Snelling is a seminal work that delves into the technical and artistic aspects of photography. Snelling, an early advocate for the medium, explores the evolution of photographic techniques and the science behind capturing images. His insights into the processes of developing photographs and the equipment used during his time ... Read more

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