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M. A. Prideaux recipe book, 1820 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This volume was compiled by M. A. Prideaux in 1820 and comprises medicinal, household, and culinary recipes along with a copy of a sermon. The volume was probably written in England.

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M. Alice Mason commonplace book, circa 1897 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

A volume comprising excerpts from works regarding exercises of the body to enhance stage performance, acting, expression, and elocution. M. Alice Mason probably compiled the items in the volume around 1890.

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Malinda E. Beiler Lapp diary, 1917 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

Pocket calendar from the year 1917 containing the daily diary of Malinda E. Beiler Lapp, who was part of the Amish community at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

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Manuale, Friedicus Ziegler Tontensis, 1833 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s) (+ 21 leaves)

Abstract:

This volume written in German, was created in 1833 comprising a compilation of chemical formulas and preparations for apothecary use by Friedrich Ziegler. Included are pharmaceuticals used for medicinal and hygenic purposes.

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Manuscript receipt book and household treasury, circa 1870-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s) (256 pages + 2 leaves)

Abstract:

A printed volume with a title page, preface, table of contents, and sections with blank ruled pages used for recording recipes. The volume was published in Philadelphia by Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, second edition, 1870.

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Marianne Kimball's recipe book, approximately 1800-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s) (+ 1 leaf)

Abstract:

Small leather volume comprising recipes kept by Marianne Kimball during the 19th century.

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Medicinal recipe book, circa 1800-1850 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

Brown leather volume written by an unnamed author probably in England between the years 1800 to 1850 comprising instructions for the homes of the poor, caring for the poor, and medicinal recipes.

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Medicinal recipe book, circa 1825 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

A volume comprised of medicinal remedies for a variety of ailments written by an unnamed author in England circa 1825.

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Memoire sur l'Inde: memoire sur l'insurrection de l'Inde angloise, rédigé par le révérand Père Benoît, missionarire à la résidence de Poonah ..., circa 1806 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

A volume comprising a manuscript portion from volume 2 of Lévis work entitled Les voyages de Kang-Hi, ou nouvelles lettres chinoises. The manuscript was written in French around 1806 and is probably in Lévis hand.

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Mexican recipe book, circa 1907 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

A volume containing 140 pages of handwritten recipes in Spanish by and unknown creator who lived in Mexico. The recipes were written around the year 1907.

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