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81.	The Memoirs and adventures of Mark Moore, late an officer in the British navy : interspersed with a variety of original anecdotes, selected from his journals, when in the Tuscan, Portuguese, Swedish, Imperial, American, and British service, in each of which he bore a commission	This book is a description of life in the British Navy. Chapters include stories of the author's journeys around the world, for example Paris, Boston, Ireland, and the British Isles. There are several examples of naval songs, many of them in different languages. Written in somewhat of a theatrical style, this book is meant to portray the lighter side of military life.

82.	The Manual of controversy : containing Grounds of the Catholic doctrine : Fifty reasons why the Roman Catholic religion ought to be preferred to all others : The papist misrepresented and truly represented	This book is a religious text which documents 50 reasons why the Roman Catholic Church is to be preferred over all other religions, specifically Protestantism. Discussions with Pope Pius IX are also included within this book. The chapters span several topics including purgatory, communion, scripture and tradition, and keeping of the Catholic faith.

83.	The manor farm	'The Manor Farm' is a discussion of agriculture in Great Britain. It contains reprinted versions of earlier works, such as Walter Henry's 'Dissertation on the State of Agriculture in England', believed to be the first book about agriculture written by an Englishman. Other sections of this book date from around the 13th century and describe the state of agriculture in the Middle East, such as 'The Book of Agriculture' by Kitab al Falahah, or 'The Book of Thrift'. There are also sections that deal with husbandry on the farm, as well as the care and benefits of livestock. There are several illustrated panels with this text.

84.	The management of pigeons : a complete and practical guide to the successful treatment of these interesting birds	This text deals with the management of pigeons including cures for disease, construction of habitations, and dissertations on a number of different breeds of pigeon. Breeds discussed include the Carrier Pigeon, the Horseman, the Jacobine, the Tumbler and several others.

85.	The making of the Canadian West : being the reminiscences of an eye-witness	This book is a historical account of the Red River Rebellion during the mid 19th century. It also includes some brief information on the Hudson's Bay and North West Companies, as well as their armed conflict in 1816. Other chapters deal with the French rebellion against the governor in 1869, the collapse of the rebellion, the creation of the province of Manitoba, and campaigning on the Prairies. Some educational history of this area is also included, along with a number of portraits and illustrations.

86.	The London Gazette	The 'London Gazette' was the official paper of record for the United Kingdom. These volumes present news for the years 1772, 1773 and 1774. Sections include information on the Royal Family of Britain, fiscal records from the different counties in England, and some commentary on local and national politics during these years.

87.	The life of the Rev. Thomas Coke, LL. D. : including in detail his various travels and extraordinary missionary exertions, in England, Ireland, America, and the West-Indies: with an account of his death, on the 3d of May, 1814, while on a missionary voyage to the island of Ceylon, in the East-Indies. Interspersed with numerous reflections; and concluding with an abstract of his writings and character	This book is a biography of Thomas Coke, a Christian missionary who spent years traveling the world preaching to people and trying to convert them to Christianity. Much of the book deals with his time spent in America, including his problems with the traditional Christian church, as well as his opinions on slavery in the Southern States. One chapter deals with missionaries he assigned to the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. There are accounts of his voyages to the Barbadoes and Africa, a shipwreck, the failure of several African missions, his return to Europe and the creation of the Welsh missions.

88.	The life of Rev. Amand Parent, the first French-Canadian ordained by the Methodist Church : forty-seven years experience in the evangelical work in Canada, thirty-one years in connection with the conference, and eight years among the Oka Indians	This book is a biography of Rev. Amand Parent, the first French Canadian ordained by the Methodist Church. Chapters include information on his childhood in Quebec, his travels through the United States preaching Methodism, and the problems he faced at the hands of French Catholics. The evangelical work Rev. Parent did while travelling through Canada is said to have seeded Methodism in many areas where it was not previously popular. Other chapters deal with the time he spent living with the Oka Indians, including information on their customs, religions, and traditions. A portrait of Rev. Parent is included in this book.

89.	The letters of Agricola on the principles of vegetation and tillage	This book is a collection of letters by Agricola describing the state of agriculture in the province of Nova Scotia. Letters deal with topics such as the commercial depression of the province, the foundation of agricultural societies, observations on climate and soil conditions, and different instruments with which to till the land. Many of these letters deal with farm equipment, including Agricola's opinions on threshing mills, and reaping machines, and the treatment of manure. Several letters also deal with geological factors of the landscape in Nova Scotia, such as the alkalies and natural salts found in the soil, and the cultivation of this land for economic value. The book concludes with a letter considering land in Nova Scotia with relationship to the employment of capital.

90.	The Lebanon in turmoil, Syria and the powers in 1860	This book contains information on the country of Lebanon and specifically the acts of violence between the different religions of Lebanon during the 19th century. Chapters deal with the massacres of practitioners of the Druze religion, as well as violence between Christian and Muslim factions in the country. Also included in this text is information regarding the role Syria played in perpetuating some of the violence and turmoil inside Lebanon.

91.	The laughable stories : collected by M?ór Gregory John Bar-Hebraeus	This book is a collection of old Syrian sayings and stories collected by Bar-Hebraeus and translated by E.A. Wallis Budge. Chapters include sayings of the Greek philosophers, tales of the Muhammadan kings, stories of speaking beasts, clowns and simpletons. Each of these stories is meant to portray humour and often includes a lesson or moral of some kind.

92.	The lands of the west	This book is a description of the author's travels through Canada and the United States. Chapters include information on New York City, Baltimore, Washington, meeting with the President, and the working class population of America. Canadian content includes a description of Nova Scotia, with a section dedicated to Cape Breton, as well as Halifax and New Glasgow. Newfoundland is also discussed at length in this text, along with Montreal and Kingston. In each area the author describes the local customs, religions, and differences in population, and makes some observations on the native populations. A number of illustrations are included.

93.	The land of the dollar	This book documents the author's travels throughout the United States. It begins with his voyage to New York, and describes in great detail the city, its economy, and the customs of the local population. The American Dollar is discussed at length, with an explanation of its equality to the gold or silver resources of the nation. Other cities such as Boston, Philidelphia, and Chicago are also described, along with the anti-English sentiments of much of the population. The author also spends time among the Mormons of the Midwest, as well as the American Indians.

94.	The Land and the Book, or, Biblical illustrations drawn from the manners and customs, the scenes and scenery, of the Holy Land	These volumes describe the countries of Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan with special focus on history, culture and religion. Areas important to the Christian faith, such as Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Nazareth are discussed in a manner critical to Biblical interpretation. Based on the author's travels throughout these areas, these texts also discuss the culture and religion of local peoples. The religion of Islam is discussed in several chapters, as well as the style of clothing, and certain customs of the inhabitants. Other chapters focus on Biblical history, such as studying the geography of area where Jesus was said to be baptized. Brief accounts of regions of Lebanon are also included, such as a description of the Druze population and their practices and belief structure. Several full page illustrations are included in each of these texts.

95.	The knowledge of medals : or, Instructions for those who apply themselves to the study of medals, both ancient and modern.	This book is a study of rare medals from ancient times, including the Greek and Roman empires. Chapters discuss how the age of the medal augments the value, the metals from which medals were crafted, how to spot forgeries, the heads found upon medals and how they form sets, and how to preserve medals. Several sections of this book discuss specific medals from the Roman and Greek periods and give information on the history and legends surrounding them.

96.	The Kas?«dah (couplets) of H?ój?« Abd?? al-Yazdi [pseud.] : a lay of the higher law	This book contains the poem 'The Kasidah' written by Richard Burton. It is based around Middle Eastern culture and was written on Burton's return journey from Mecca. One section of this book also contains notes explaining the poem. This book is number 54 of only 100 copies printed.

97.	The journal of Llewellin Penrose, a seaman	This is an autobiographical story of Llewellin Penrose, a seaman in the mid 18th century who sailed from Britain to the Caribbean, where he became shipwrecked. Chapters in this book describe the methods used for survival after becoming shipwrecked, as well as discussions on the native tribes who helped Penrose during this time.

98.	The Jesuit relations and allied documents : travels and explorations of the Jesuit missionaries in New France, 1610-1791 : the original French, Latin and Italian texts, with English translations and notes ; illustrated by portraits, maps, and facsimilies	These books are a collective history of New France, areas in the United States, and other parts of Canada. Beginning in 1610, the conversion of the Indian groups to Christianity is discussed in some detail, as well as the creation of settlements in what we now know as Quebec. They also contain the letters of several important people from the 17th century, including Pierre Biard and Marc Lescarbot, along with biographical information. These texts also include much of the Jesuit history, as well as documents pertaining to the actions of the Jesuit leaders of the 17th century, such as their return to France in the year 1616. Other chapters depict the dangers of travelling through the Canadian wilderness, as well as the hardships of sailing to Quebec from Europe. Several illustrations and portraits are included.

99.	The Jesuit relations and allied documents : travels and explorations of the Jesuit missionaries in North America (1610-1791)	This book is a history of the Jesuit religion, specifically in North America. Sections contain information on the beginnings of the Jesuit missions in North America in 1611, as well as letters from Jesuit missionaries to church officials in France and Rome. The Jesuit problems with local Indian tribes, specifically the Hurons and Iroquois, are also discussed, as well as the war with these groups from 1642 to 1649. Other chapters discuss the westward expansion of New France, and the operations of Jesuit groups in the United States, including their banishment from Louisiana.

100.	The Intercolonial : a historical sketch of the inception, location, construction and completion of the line of railway uniting the inland and Atlantic provinces of the Dominion	This book is a history of the Intercolonial Railway in Canada. It includes information on the conception, birth, location, construction, and completion of the railway. Chapters examine topics such as early suggestions of a railway system in Canada, the input of the military, provincial government involvement, the effects of the Ashbury Treaty on the location of the line, and the engineering required in the construction. Other sections deal with the railway in each district, such as the districts of St. Lawrence, Restigouche, Miramichi, and Nova Scotia. There is an appendix containing charts and tables having to do with the construction, as well as the engineering staff. Several maps are also included in this text.

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