South Africa and the Boer-British War : comprising a history of South Africa and its people, including the War of 1899 and 1900
Thrilling stories of the Russian-Japanese war : a vivid panorama of land and naval battles : a realistic description of twentieth century warfare ; the awful struggle for Japanese freedom, the peace and safety of the orient, and the protection of helpless China from the greed of foreign foes. Also a complete history of Japan, Russia, China, Korea and Manchuria, including progress, national traits and customs, religion, philosophy, personal adventure, etc.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV986.53.19
- Call Number
- 952.031 MIL
- Author
- Miller, J. Martin (James Martin), 1859-1939
- Contributor
- Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925
- Takahira, Kogoro, Baron, 1854-1926
- Place of Publication
- [S.l]
- Publisher
- [s.n.]
- Publication Date
- c1904
- Physical Description
- 463 p., [50] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm.
- Inscription
- "Presented to
Violet Winters
From
Percy E. Haseltine" [handwritten in black ink on front endpaper]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905
- Russia--History--1904-1917
- Japan--History--20th century
- Notes
- "with an introduction by General Nelson A. Miles"--T.p.
- "The Japanese Point of View by Kogoro Takahira"--p.7
- "Graphically illustrated with nearly 100 superb engravings ; consisting of land and naval battles, views of war ships, portraits of Russian and Japanese commanders, pictures of famous cities, forts, temples and snap-shots of every-day life"--T.p.
- Author's given name and dates: Miller, J. Martin (James Martin), 1859-1939
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A text-book of Euclid's Elements for the use of schools: books I-VI and XI
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV986.72.9
- Call Number
- 516.2 HAL
- Edition
- New ed.
- Author
- Hall, H.S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
- Stevens, F. H. (Frederick Haller), 1853-1933
- Euclid
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Macmillan & Co., Limited
- Publication Date
- 1901
- c1888
- Printer
- University Press by Robert Maclehose and Co. Ltd
- Physical Description
- xiii, 456 p. : diagrs. ; 18 cm.
- Inscription
- "H. Morey & Co."
"New Westminster"
"Bandelions"
"page 43"
"Marguerite Hadder"
"New Westminster High School B.C."
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Geometry
- Geometry--Textbooks
- Mathematics--Historical texts
- Mathematics--Textbooks
- Euclid's Elements
- Notes
- Authors' given name and dates: Hall, H. S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934
Stevens, F. H. (Frederick Haller), 1853-1933
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I.C.S. reference library, v 40 : arithmetic, elements of algebra, logarithms, geometry and trigonometry
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.166.1
- Call Number
- 510 INT Ver. 1
- Author
- International Correspondence Schools
- Place of Publication
- Scranton
- Publisher
- International Textbook Co.
- Publication Date
- c1905
- c1897
- Series
- I.C.S. Reference library
- Printer
- Burr Printing House
- Physical Description
- various pagings : diag. ; 23 cm.
- Inscription
- inside title page: "2971B" [ink stamp]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Mathematics--Textbooks
- Mathematics--Historical texts
- Notes
- "A series of textbooks prepared for the students of the International Correspondence Schools and containing in permanent form the instruction papers, examination questions, and keys used in their various courses."
- Includes index.
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The Business man's library, volume 1 : credits and collections ; the work and scope of the credit department - the organization necessary for judging credits - commercial agencies, how they may best be used - credit and collection methods for the wholesale, retail and manufacturing house - foreign credits and collections - systems for all needs
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.205.1
- Call Number
- 658 SYS v.1
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- The System Company
- Publication Date
- 1909
- c1908
- Physical Description
- viii, 196 p. ; 22 cm.
- Inscription
- "W. H. Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Business
- Notes
- Volume 1 of 10
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The Business man's library, volume 2 : business correspondence ; how to write letters that get business - sell goods - win customers - cover territories salesmen cannot reach - turn inquiries into orders - collect debts - settle disputes - build businesses
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.205.2
- Call Number
- 658 SYS v.2
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- The System Company
- Publication Date
- 1909
- c1908
- Physical Description
- 221 p. ; 22 cm.
- Inscription
- "W. H. Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Business
- Notes
- Volume 2 of 10
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The Business man's library, volume 3 : cost of production ; practical principles of costs - methods and systems for cost computation - how to determine each factor of cost - the part that material and labor play - the great problem of burden, how it is best handled - how to estimate depreciation, selling expense and profit - five complete systems
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.205.3
- Call Number
- 658 SYS v.3
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- The System Company
- Publication Date
- 1909
- c1908
- Physical Description
- viii, 196 p. ; 22 cm.
- Inscription
- "W. H. Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Business
- Notes
- Volume 3 of 10
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The Business man's library, volume 4 : book on selling ; what makes up the science of salesmanship - training and handling salesmen - specific methods for selling different lines - how to sell by mail, through the wholesaler and through the retailer - selling campaigns for all lines - systems for the salesman, sales manager and store
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.205.4
- Call Number
- 658 SYS v.4
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- The System Company
- Publication Date
- 1909
- c1908
- Physical Description
- vi, 196 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Inscription
- "Dorothy Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Business
- Notes
- Volume 4 of 10
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The Business man's library, volume 5 : book on buying ; how to buy right goods at the right prices - how the buyer works - retail buying - supply purchasing - buying for the factory - correspondence for the buying department - systems for all needs, ranging from the simplest to the most complicated - a combined buying and production order system
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.205.5
- Call Number
- 658 SYS v.5
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- The System Company
- Publication Date
- 1909
- c1908
- Physical Description
- 216 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Inscription
- "Dorothy Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Business
- Notes
- Volume 5 of 10
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The Business man's library, volume 6 : organizing a factory ; how businesses are organized - what the duties of the departments are - how factory accounts are kept - how costs are determined - keeping records of labor, stores and finished product - howl abor costs are reduced - keeping the executive in touch with details
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.205.6
- Call Number
- 658 SYS v.6
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- The System Company
- Publication Date
- 1909
- c1908
- Physical Description
- 190 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Inscription
- "W. H. Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Business
- Notes
- Volume 6 of 10
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The Business man's library, volume 7 : book on advertising ; how to advertise a product - the principles of practical publicity for manufacturer and merchant - the tools and methods, mediums and means of the advertiser - how to plan an advertising campaign - how to write copy - how to select mediums - how to keep track of returns - how to judge results
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.205.7
- Call Number
- 658 SYS v.7
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- The System Company
- Publication Date
- 1909
- c1908
- Physical Description
- v, 165 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Inscription
- "Dorothy Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Business
- Notes
- Volume 7 of 10
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The Business man's library, volume 8 : employer and employee ; how to select, hire, train and retain employees - building up an efficient working force - the best methods of paying employees - the problems of the employee - how to secure and hold a position - how the employee may fit himself for promotion - working up through the ranks
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.205.8
- Call Number
- 658 SYS v.8
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- The System Company
- Publication Date
- 1909
- c1908
- Physical Description
- iv, 219 p. ; 22 cm.
- Inscription
- "W. H. Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Business
- Notes
- Volume 8 of 10
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The Business man's library, volume 9 : personality in business ; the part which personal force plays in modern industrial and commerical life - how personality can be developed in a business - how the head of the house can impress his individuality on all its activities - what personality can accomplish with employees and with patrons - personality in various branches of business activity
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.205.9
- Call Number
- 658 SYS v.9
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- The System Company
- Publication Date
- 1909
- c1908
- Physical Description
- vii, 197 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Inscription
- "Do
W. H. Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Business
- Notes
- Volume 9 of 10
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The Business man's library, volume 10 : accounting and office methods ; theorganization and functions of the various departments of an office - modern accounting systems - how reports may be made to show the executive all details - reports on the condition of a business - how to arrange an office for greatest efficiency - the cost of office work
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.205.10
- Call Number
- 658 SYS v.10
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- The System Company
- Publication Date
- 1909
- c1908
- Physical Description
- v,138 p., 45 p., : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Inscription
- "W. H. Higgins" [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers]
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Business
- Notes
- Volume 10 of 10.
- Includes index
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The complete library of universal knowledge : ten great books in one volume : the culmination of centuries of human effort showing the newest conditions of industry, commerce, invention, science, art, literature, philosophy, etc., etc. : including also self-instruction in bookkeeping, computation, correspondence, points of law and legal forms, penmanship and shorthand supplemented by review questions for students
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Special Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- Accession Code
- BV985.3697.1
- Call Number
- 031 CAR
- Contributor
- Cary, Ferdinand Ellsworth, 1848-
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Publisher
- C.F. Beezley
- Publication Date
- c1904
- Physical Description
- 702 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- Notes
- Contains: Modern inventions and discoveries--Wonders of industrial progress--A Vivid array of facts concerning diferent nations--A Thousand things worth knowing--Solid food for sound minds--Facts for the curious--Self-instruction in bookkeeping--Commercial arithmetic and ready reckoner--Law without a lawyer--Self instruction in letter writing--Spelling and punctuation--Self instruction in modern writing--Self instruction in short-hand writing--One hundred ways to make money
- review questions for students are in the back
- Contributor's given name and contribution: Cary, Ferdinand Ellsworth (editor)
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I.C.S. reference library : a series of textbooks prepared for the students of the International Correspondence Schools and containing in permanent form the instruction papers examination questions, and keys used in their various courses.
The elements of French composition
An introductory English grammar