An Almanack-writer; an essay upon the talents requisite in an Almanack-writer.

Title-page is printed.

The chess player / by George Walker; to which are added the three games played at one and the same time by Philidor; sixty openings, mates and situations, by W. S. Kenny, with remarks, anecdotes, &c. &c., and an explanation of the round chess board.

Mode of access: Internet.

O quadrado mágico de Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) foi jornalista, cientista, inventor, homem de estado e diplomata. (...) Benjamin Franklin era um entusiasta de quadrados mágicos. Chegou mesmo a criar os seus próprios quadrados. O mais conhecido é o quadrado 8 por 8 apresentado na imagem. Numa carta publicada em 1769, Franklin refere: "Na minha juventude, divertia-me a construir quadrados mágicos, de modo a que a soma dos números de cada linha, de cada coluna e de cada uma das duas diagonais principais fosse sempre a mesma; com o passar do tempo, conseguia criar quadrados mágicos, de tamanho razoável, tão depressa quanto conseguia escrever os números nas suas linhas e colunas; mas, por não estar totalmente satisfeito com estes quadrados, que eram demasiado fáceis, impus a mim mesmo o desafio de construir outro tipo de quadrados mágicos, que apresentassem propriedades mais ricas e que constituíssem, assim, um maior estímulo à curiosidade." Em relação ao quadrado mágico da imagem, são utilizados todos os números naturais, do 1 ao 8x8=64, uma e uma só vez. Além disso, a soma dos números de cada linha e de cada coluna é sempre igual a 260, a constante mágica. Existem muitas outras formas de obter o valor 260 (...)

Benjamin Franklin his life : written by himself condensed for school use

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Account book of Benjamin Gale, 1740-1748 (inclusive)

Ledger containing lists of patient names and payments to Dr. Benjamin Gale (1715-1790) of Killingworth (now Clinton), Connecticut, primarily in 1743. Entries mostly included charges for "sundry" items and visits to patients by Gale, who accepted both cash and payment-in-kind.

Proceedings of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs, appointed by law for the extinguishment of Indian titles in the state of New York. Published from the original manuscript in the library of the Albany Institute.

Includes the text of several treaties.

Argument of Franklin B. Gowen before the Judiciary committee of the Senate of Pennsylvania, on behalf of the railroad and mining interests of Pennsylvania, March 30th, 1871.

Mode of access: Internet.

Richardi-waarin wiisaus

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Broadside advertising a Real Estate Auction in the Village of Niagara Falls [New York], July, 1836.

Benjamin Rathburn (1790-1873) was a builder, banker and hotel-keeper who was well-known for his work in the development and expansion of Buffalo in the 1830s. He also conducted business in the Village of Niagara Falls. He purchased large tracts of land (largely on credit) with the intent to sell the land at a profit. However, the sales did not meet his expectations and Rathburn found himself over-extended on credit, ultimately leading to his financial ruin.Jesse P. Haines (1793-1877) was an American cartographer who is credited with mapping the Villages of Lockport and Niagara Falls, New York.

Broadside advertising a Real Estate Auction in the Village of Niagara Falls [New York], July, 1836.

Benjamin Rathburn (1790-1873) was a builder, banker and hotel-keeper who was well-known for his work in the development and expansion of Buffalo in the 1830s. He also conducted business in the Village of Niagara Falls. He purchased large tracts of land (largely on credit) with the intent to sell the land at a profit. However, the sales did not meet his expectations and Rathburn found himself over-extended on credit, ultimately leading to his financial ruin. Jesse P. Haines (1793-1877) was an American cartographer who is credited with mapping the Villages of Lockport and Niagara Falls, New York.

The writings of Henry David Thoreau ...

[v. 1] A week on the Concord and Merrimack rivers.--[v. 2] Walden.--[v. 3] The Maine woods.--[v. 4] Cape Cod and Miscellanies.--[v. 5] Excursions and Poems.--v. 6. Familiar letters, ed. by F. B. Sanborn. Enl. ed.--[v. 7-20] Journal, ed. by B. Torrey, 1837-1846, 1850-Nov. 3, 1861.

The New Hampshire way of life, 1800-1860,

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The writings of Henry David Thoreau ...

Mode of access: Internet.