On the Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin, Part 5

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Farm Engines and How to Run Them, by James H. Stephenson, Part 8

Let's finish our theme month of "Long-time Favorites" with more from this surprisingly relaxing guide to running powered farm machinery. This time, starting a gas engine, how to hook up a newfangled gadget called a battery, and the many parts of your threshing machine. To the fie ...  Show more

A Short History of the World, by H.G. Wells, Part 10

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