Catechism of Familiar Things; Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery
Anonymous
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Length 7 h 19 min
Chapters 21
First published 1881
This book, a reprint of a successful English publication, has been so enlarged as to be to all intents and purposes new. It has been carefully revised by a Reverend gentleman, who for some time filled the chair of Physics and Chemistry in one of our colleges. Recent inventions and improvements are described in a simple, popular style, so as to be easily understood by all, and short notices are given of prominent inventors and scientists. The paragraphs relating to doctrinal matters conform in every respect to the teachings of the Church. A feature which will commend the book to every teacher is the definitions of difficult words and terms, following the paragraphs in which such words occur. (from the Preface)
Chapters
1
Front matter Read by Paul Williams 2:57
2
Corn, Barley, Pearl Barley, Oats, Rye, Potatoes, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate Read by Jonathan Horniblow 10:33
3
Calico, Cotton, Cloth, Wool, Baize, Linen, Flax, Hemp, Diaper, Holland, Canvas, and Flannel Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 14:10
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Cocoa, Toddy, Cherries, Bark, Cork, Cochineal, Cloves, Cinnamon, and Cassia Read by Jonathan Horniblow 12:25
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Bombazine, Crape, Camlet, Cambric, Lace, Silk, Velvet, and Mohair Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 13:28
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Currants, Raisins, Figs, Rice, Sugar, Sugar Candy, &c., Sago, Millet, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Pimento or Allspice, Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper Read by Jonathan Horniblow 14:11
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Glass, Mirrors, Earthenware, Porcelain, Needles, Pins, Paper, Printing, Parchment, and Vellum Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 16:22
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Capers, Almonds, Oranges, Lemons, Citrons, Limes, Olives, Oils, Melons, Tamarinds, and Dates Read by Jonathan Horniblow 19:24
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Hats, Stockings, Shoes, Gloves, Leather, Furs, and Ink Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 13:36
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Asbestus, Salt, Coal, Iron, Copper, Brass, Zinc, and Lapis Calaminaris Read by Cori Samuel and 1 other 19:33
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Yams, Mangoes, Bread-Fruit, Shea or Butter Tree, Cow Tree, Water Tree, Licorice, Manna, Opium, Tobacco, and Gum Read by David Barnes 22:40
12
Spectacles, Mariner's Compass, Barometer, Thermometer, Watches, Clocks, Telescope, Microscope, Gunpowder, Steam Engine, and Electro-Magnetic Telegraph Read by Ashwin Jain 27:06
13
Soap, Candles, Tallow Tree, Spermaceti, Wax, Mahogany, India Rubber or Caoutchouc, Sponge, Coral, Lime, Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Gas, Hydrogen, Chalk, and Marble Read by Sibella Denton 25:59
14
Gold, Silver, Lead, Tin, Platina, Sulphur, Gems or Precious Stones—as Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Turquois, Pearls, Mother-of-Pearl, and Ivory Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) 48:28
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Starch, Arrow-root, Tapioca, Isinglass, Caviare, the Vine, Wine, Gin, Rum, Brandy, Vinegar, Indigo, Gamboge, Logwood, Tar, Pitch, Camphor, Musk, Myrrh, Frankincense, and Turpentine Read by Sibella Denton 20:05
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Bricks, Mortar, Granite, Slate, Limestone, or Calcareous Rocks, Steel, Earths, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes Read by Sibella Denton 24:58
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Architecture, Sculpture, Use of Money, and Navigation Read by Kalynda 33:54
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Music, Painting, Poetry, Astronomy, Arts and Sciences, Art of Writing, and Chemistry Read by Sibella Denton 44:06
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Attraction, Tides, Gravity, Artesian Wells, Air, Aneroid Barometer, Ear-Trumpet, Stethoscope, Audiphone, Telephone, Phonograph, Microphone, Megaphone, Tasimeter, Bathometer, Anemometer, Chronometer Read by rachelellen 11:39
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Light, Lime Light, Magnesium Light, Electric Light, Rainbow, Prism, Spectrum, Colors, Photography, Camera Obscura, Stereoscope, Kaleidoscope Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:06
21
Electricity, Electric Currents, Electric Battery, Electrotyping, Stereotyping, Telegraph, Ocean Cable, Lightning Rod, The Gulf Stream, The Mt. Cenis Tunnel, The Suez Canal, Suspension Bridges, Eminent Americans Read by Sibella Denton 16:54
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