The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-05

The Pith of Astronomy" by Samuei g.
Bayne. 1t gives the main figures and facts
observations. calculations and discoveries
in a way that makes them easily grasped
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Elements of Geometry by Profs. Phil
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'"The Religion of Manhood" by John o
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