Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-02-20
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NEW AMERICAN CYcLoP EDIA was completed In 1861,
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developments which have taken place In every branch OF
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publishers submit exact and thorough revision
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fe discoveries of science and their fruitful application
the industrial and useful arts and the convenience
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