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The Charter Horn
- Part of Britannia: or, a Chorographical Description of the Flourishing Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the Islands Adjacent, Vol. 4
- 1806
Engraving depicting the Kavanagh Charter Horn, a ceremonial drinking vessel associated with the Caomhnách kings who ruled the Irish kingdom of Leinster. Fashioned out of ivory and brass gilt, the horn dates from the…
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Ireland, Britannia (Camden, William), Ireland--Leinster, Horns, Archaeology
Rare books, Engravings

The Harp of Brien Boromh and the Irish Crown
- Part of Britannia: or, a Chorographical Description of the Flourishing Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the Islands Adjacent, Vol. 4
- 1806
Engraving depicting the harp of Brien Boromh [Brian Boroimhe] and the Irish Crown. Also known as Brian Boru's harp or the Trinity College harp, the harp dates from the 14th or 15th century and, along with the Queen…
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Ireland, Britannia (Camden, William), Brian, King of Ireland, 926-1014, Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland), Musical instruments
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Figure 239. Kobold, the Gnome or Sprite supposed to haunt the German Mines
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Mines and mineral resources, Kobolds, Folklore, Mythology, Illustrated works, Miners
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Figure 203. The Tapping of the Blast Furnace
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Metals, Science--Study and teaching, Metallurgy, Iron, Iron industry and trade, Furnaces, Blast furnaces, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 191. Crystals of Iodide of Mercury
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Metals, Science--Study and teaching, Crystals, Iodides, Mercury, Scientific illustration
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Figure 169. Roasting Furnace
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Metals, Science--Study and teaching, Metallurgy, Copper ores, Furnaces, Metallurgical furnaces, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 132. A Crushing Mill used in Mexico
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Metals, Science--Study and teaching, Silver, Silver mines and mining, Machinery, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 98. Illustration of the Malleability and Ductility of the Metals
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Metals, Science--Study and teaching, Metallurgy, Scientific illustration, Metal-work, Scientific apparatus and instruments
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 83. The Illustration to the Alchemical Verses
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Alchemy, Signs and symbols, Illustrated works
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 38. "The Keepier Mine," near Durham
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Coal, Coal mines and mining, Coal miners, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 15. Craigleith Quarry
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Coal, Coal mines and mining, Quarries and quarrying, Scientific illustration, Scotland--Edinburgh--Craigleith Quarry
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Figure 14. Fossil Trees discovered in making one of the Railway Cuttings between Manchester and Bolton
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Coal mines and mining, Coal, Fossils, Trees, Fossil, Shale, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 13. The Coal Mine of Treuil, at St. Etienne, in the Department of the Loire, France
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Metallurgy, Coal, Coal mines and mining, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 10. Remains of Fossil Stems and Plants of the Coal Measures
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Fossils, Coal, Plants, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 7. The humid Atmosphere and rank Vegetation of the Coal Period
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Coal, Plants, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 101. Spiral of Steel for producing the Sound of a Gong
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Metals, Science--Study and teaching, Metallurgy, Steel, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 80. Alchemical Signs of the common Metals
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Metals, Science--Study and teaching, Metallurgy, Alchemy, Signs and symbols, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 79. Alchemical Distillation
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Alchemy, Distillation, Distillation apparatus, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 84. The Water-bath containing Alembics, which are connected with Receivers for the Distillation of Aqua Fortis
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Alchemy, Alchemists, Distillation, Distillation apparatus, Nitric acid, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 72. Alchemist in his Laboratory
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Alchemy, Alchemists, Laboratories, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 59. The Steel Mill for giving Light in Coal Pits
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Coal mines and mining, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 52. Women at Work
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Metallurgy, Coal, Coal mines and mining, Coal miners, Women coal miners, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 50. Various Positions assumed by the Hewers in digging at the Coal
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Metallurgy, Coal, Coal mines and mining, Coal miners, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 49. The Putters at work
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Metallurgy, Coal, Coal mines and mining, Coal miners, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Figure 42. Descent into a Coal Mine
- Part of The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
- Author Pepper, John Henry, 1821-1900
- Subject Mineral industries, Science--Study and teaching, Metallurgy, Coal, Coal mines and mining, Coal miners, Scientific illustration

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