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  • Learn Carpentry Skills

    by J. S.Zerbe ...
    Carpentry is the oldest of the arts, and it has been said that the knowledge necessary to make a good carpenter fits one for almost any trade or occupation requiring the use of tools. The hatchet, the saw, and the plane are the three primal implements of the carpenter. The value is in knowing how to use them. The institution of Manual Training Schools everywhere is but a tardy recognition of the ... Read more

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  • The Motor Enthusiast's Dream Collection: 6 Interesting Reads

    Six Classic Guides to Motors, Mechanical Power, and Amateur Engineering

    The Motor Enthusiast's Dream Collection assembles six engaging works at the intersection of motoring culture, mechanical instruction, and popular technological imagination. Ranging from practical discussions of engines, maintenance, and roadcraft to broader reflections on the motor vehicle's social possibilities, the volume captures the excitement generated by automotive innovation. Its varied ... Read more

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  • Practical Mechanics for Boys (1914), Illustrated

    by Zerbe, J.S. ...
    Instruction in practical household technology, first published in 1914. 60 black-and-white illustrations. "In language which every boy can understand and so arranged the he may readily carry out any work form the instructions given... This book takes the beginner through a comprehensive series of practical shop work, in which the uses of tools, and the structure and handling of shop machinery are ... Read more

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  • Electricity for Boys (1914), Illustrated

    by J. S. Zerbe ...
    Publisher's warning -- This book was originally published in 1914. It does an excellent job of explaining basics of electricity. It is also of historical interest. But electricity can be dangerous. The readily available tools and supplies of today differ from those common at the time this book was written. Before engaging in actual experiments or projects, you should consult an up-to-date guide, ... Read more

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  • Carpentry for Boys - In Simple Language, Including Chapters on Drawing, Laying out Work, Designing and Architecture - The 'How-To-Do-It' Books

    by J. S. Zerbe ...
    Carpentry for Boys' is a wonderful guide to woodworking for young boys, including detailed chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing, and architecture. Written in simple language and complete with over 250 original illustrations, this text was designed with the beginner in mind and constitutes a great starting-point for those with little or no previous experience in carpentry. The chapters ... Read more

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  • Automobiles

    In "Automobiles," James Slough Zerbe offers a riveting exploration of the transformative power of the automobile in early 20th-century America. Employing a blend of narrative prose and analytical insights, Zerbe crafts a literary tapestry that captures the societal shifts, cultural values, and technological advancements sparked by the proliferation of the automobile. This work not only examines ... Read more

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  • Aeroplanes

    by J. S. Zerbe ...
    First published in 1915, from Every Boy's Mechanical Library. "This work is not intended to set forth the exploits of aviators nor to give a history of the Art. It is a book of instructions intended to point out the theories of flying, as given by the pioneers, the practical application of power to the variousflying structures; how they are built, the different methods of controlling them; the ... Read more

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  • Aeroplanes

    by J. S. Zerbe ...
    First published in 1915, from Every Boy's Mechanical Library. "This work is not intended to set forth the exploits of aviators nor to give a history of the Art. It is a book of instructions intended to point out the theories of flying, as given by the pioneers, the practical application of power to the variousflying structures; how they are built, the different methods of controlling them; the ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Carpentry for Boy

    by J. S. Zerbe ...
    Carpentry for Boy by J. S. Zerbe. ... Read more

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  • Carpentry for Boys

    by J. S. Zerbe ...
    How-to book about carpentry, first published in 1914., with over 300 illustrations. "A book which treats, in a most practical and fascinating manner all subjects pertaining to the "King of Trades"; showing the care and use of tools; drawing; designing, and the laying out of work; the principles involved in the building of various kinds of structures, and the rudiments of architecture. It contains ... Read more

    $1.15 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Electricity for Boys

    by J. S. Zerbe ...
    Publisher's warning -- This book was originally published in 1914. It does an excellent job of explaining basics of electricity. It is also of historical interest. But electricity can be dangerous. The readily available tools and supplies of today differ from those common at the time this book was written. Before engaging in actual experiments or projects, you should consult an up-to-date guide, ... Read more

    $1.15 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Practical Mechanics for Boys

    by J. S. Zerbe ...
    Instruction in practical household technology, first published in 1914. 60 black-and-white illustrations. "In language which every boy can understand and so arranged the he may readily carry out any work form the instructions given... This book takes the beginner through a comprehensive series of practical shop work, in which the uses of tools, and the structure and handling of shop machinery are ... Read more

    $1.15 USD or Free with Kobo Plus