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Life and Labour in Newfoundland

Based on Lectures delivered at the Memorial University of Newfoundland

By: Charles R. Fay

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Life and Labour in Newfoundland

Based on Lectures delivered at the Memorial University of Newfoundland

By: Charles R. Fay

This study of Newfoundland is a brilliant combination of first-hand observation, and of research into fascinating source materials. Professor Fay made tours of Newfoundland and of Labrador and examined documentary material in London and the West Country. Both his observations and his source-material are fresh and stimulating, and he writes in his usual lively provocative style. Professor Fay relates the economic history of Newfoundland to the seafaring and commercial background of the Island's first inhabitants. Many parallels can be drawn between life in early Newfoundland and in the west of England where the enterprises which first discovered Newfoundland and its resources were founded. Despite legal restrictions on the growth of permanent settlements, Newfoundland developed inexorably from a simple fishery to a full-fledged colony. And just as Newfoundland could not help its progression from fishery to established settlement, so today it is inevitably pressing towards industrial maturity. The material in this volume is based upon a series of lectures first delivered in 1953 at Memorial University, St. John's Newfoundland.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487596871

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9781487596873

Round About Industrial Britain, 1830-1860

By: Charles R. Fay

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Round About Industrial Britain, 1830-1860

By: Charles R. Fay

Here is a description of a lively and unusual tour of industrial Britain in the period which reached its public climax in the Great Exhibition of 1851. Professor Fay sets his tour in the heart of the "stream of industrial invention" in the fields of metals, machinery, transportation, and industrial arts such as spinning, weaving, and paper-making. We travel with him through the industrial sections of Britain, observing conditions in the steel industries of Sheffield, the mines of Merthyr Tydfil, the shipyards of the Clyde, and the factories of Bradford. We see social, economic, and financial conditions in these areas, presented often through contemporary documents, and meet such significant, colourful figures as Adam Smith, Faraday, and Robert Owen.

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308

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University of Toronto Press

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1487596863

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9781487596866

The Satires of Persius and Juvenal: with English Notes, Partly Compiled, and Partly Original

By: Charles William Stocker

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The Satires of Persius and Juvenal: with English Notes, Partly Compiled, and Partly Original

By: Charles William Stocker

Reprint of the original, first published in 1845.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3368878913

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9783368878917

The Locomotive Up to Date: the Classic Reference for Steam Locomotive Engineers and Firemen

By: Charles McShane

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The Locomotive Up to Date: the Classic Reference for Steam Locomotive Engineers and Firemen

By: Charles McShane

When it was originally published in 1899, The Locomotive Up to Date was hailed as "...the most definitive work ever published concerning the mechanism that has transformed the American nation: the steam locomotive." Filled with over 700 pages of text, diagrams and photos, this remains one of the most important railroading books ever written. From steam valves to sanders, trucks to side rods, it's a treasure trove of information, explaining in easy-to-understand language how the most sophisticated machines of the 19th Century were operated and maintained. This new edition is an exact duplicate of the original. Reformatted as an easy-to-read 8.5x11 volume, it's delightful for railroad enthusiasts of all ages.

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Lulu.com

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1430317477

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9781430317470

Classic American Locomotives

The 1909 Classic on Steam Locomotive Technology

By: Charles McShane

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Classic American Locomotives

The 1909 Classic on Steam Locomotive Technology

By: Charles McShane

Anyone who has watched in anticipation as a powerful steam engine rolled into a station, belching iconic billows of black smoke, or heard the memorable blue note sound of a steam engine whistle will revel in Charles McShane’s amazingly detailed exploration of the inner workings of the classic steam engine. This historical record from 1909 will delight fans of classic American steam locomotives and those who have an unwavering love for classic American history. You’ll be able to look over hundreds of detailed illustrations, from mechanical side valves and engines to locomotives like the Baldwin and the Richmond. Not only will you see the beauty of these historical machines, but McShane also explains every aspect of how these incredible behemoths of the railways operated. With detailed examinations of the engineering of the classic steam engine, you will be able not only to understand and admire the outer workings of these locomotives, but also to learn what a side valve, steam injector, and pressure gauge are, and how they work. This classic will be loved by all and fit perfectly as the centerpiece of any train aficionado’s library.

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752

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Simon and Schuster

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1620879085

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9781620879085

Marine Mammals and Noise

By: W. John Richardson,Charles R. Greene Jr.,Charles I. Malme,Denis H. Thomson

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Marine Mammals and Noise

By: W. John Richardson,Charles R. Greene Jr.,Charles I. Malme,Denis H. Thomson

Many marine mammals communicate by emitting sounds that pass through water. Such sounds can be received across great distances and can influence the behavior of these undersea creatures. In the past few decades, the oceans have become increasingly noisy, as underwater sounds from propellers, sonars, and other human activities make it difficult for marine mammals to communicate. This book discusses, among many other topics, just how well marine mammals hear, how noisy the oceans have become, and what effects these new sounds have on marine mammals. The baseline of ambient noise, the sounds produced by machines and mammals, the sensitivity of marine mammal hearing, and the reactions of marine mammals are also examined. An essential addition to any marine biologist's library, Marine Mammals and Noise will be especially appealing to marine mammalogists, researchers, policy makers and regulators, and marine biologists and oceanographers using sound in their research.

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Academic Press

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0080573037

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9780080573038

Book's by Charles R. Fay

Life and Labour in Newfoundland

Life and Labour in Newfoundland

Round About Industrial Britain, 1830-1860

Round About Industrial Britain, 1830-1860

The Satires of Persius and Juvenal: with English Notes, Partly Compiled, and Partly Original

The Satires of Persius and Juvenal: with English Notes, Partly Compiled, and Partly Original

The Locomotive Up to Date: the Classic Reference for Steam Locomotive Engineers and Firemen

The Locomotive Up to Date: the Classic Reference for Steam Locomotive Engineers and Firemen

Classic American Locomotives

Classic American Locomotives

Marine Mammals and Noise

Marine Mammals and Noise

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