The Maine Woods, by Henry David Thoreau, Part 1

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Pyrotechnics: The History and Art of Firework Making, Part 4

Let's celebrate the sparkliest time of the year with more from this detailed guide to fireworks. This time, rules about their manufacture, the lackadaisical habits and accidents that led to those rules, good factory design, and why mixing potash and sulfur is…not a good idea. Boo ...  Show more

The Railway Traveller's Handy Book, Part 4

Let's conclude our month of travels with more from this helpful yet somewhat snarky guide to riding that newfangled device, the steam train. This time, advice for the journey itself, including how to read a book, have a chat, fall asleep, rush the snack bar, and avoid losing your ...  Show more

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