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1876

The Bark Covered House Or, Back In the Woods Again; Being a Graphic and Thrilling Description of Real Pioneer Life in the Wilderness of Michigan


William Nowlin - 1876
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The Gentleman's Art of Dressing with Economy


A Lounger at the Clubs - 1876
    First published in the 1870s, this guidebook offers essential advice for men on how to heighten and maintain their appearances, and allow modern readers to glimpse a bygone era. The Gentleman’s Art of Dressing, with Economy takes readers back to fashionable London West End clubs in Piccadilly and Pall Mall where appearance was everything. From there, the author distills the essential characteristics of true gentlemanly dress into practical advice on achieving the same look on a less generous budget. Consideration is given to dealing with a wet top hat, as well as to the enduring importance of caring for high-quality clothes.

Sermons On Gospel Themes


Charles Grandison Finney - 1876
    Finney at Oberlin during the years 1845 - 1861, and reported from his lips by myself. In taking these reports I aimed to give the heads of the sermons and all the important statements verbatim, to retain always the substance of thought, and especially to seize upon the illustrations and present their essential points. Taken down in a species of short-hand, they were subsequently written out, and in every case read to Pres. F inney in his study for any corrections he might desire, and for his endorse ment. Consequently these reports present truthfully the great doctrines preached, and in good measure it is believed the method and manner of his preaching. Few preachers in any age have surpassed Pres. Finney in clear and well - defined views of conscience, and of man's moral convictions; few have been more fully at home in the domain of law and government; few have learned more of the spiritual life from experience and from observation not many have discriminated the true from the false more closely, or have been more skilful in putting their points clearly and pungently. Hence.