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946 Audiobooks

Mittelniederdeutsches Handwörterbuch

Mittelniederdeutsches Handwörterbuch

by August Lübben

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Isabnormal Lines" to "Italic" Volume 14, Slice 8

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Isabnormal Lines" to "Italic" Volume 14, Slice 8

by Various Authors

The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. III. (Complete), 1891

The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. III. (Complete), 1891

by Various Authors

百家姓

百家姓

by Anonymous

The book of antelopes, vol. 4 (of 4)

The book of antelopes, vol. 4 (of 4)

by Philip Lutley Sclater, Oldfield Thomas

Notes and Queries, Number 166, January 1, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 166, January 1, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 38, July 20, 1850

Notes and Queries, Number 38, July 20, 1850

by Various Authors

A Hundred and Sixty Books by Washington Authors Some Other Writers Who are Contributors to Periodical Literature; Lines Worth Knowing by Heart

A Hundred and Sixty Books by Washington Authors Some Other Writers Who are Contributors to Periodical Literature; Lines Worth Knowing by Heart

Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851

Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851

by Various Authors

The Business Library: What it is and what it does

The Business Library: What it is and what it does

by Louise B. (Louise Beerstecher) Krause

The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 5, April, 1891

The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 5, April, 1891

by Various Authors

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Index for 1877

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Index for 1877

by Various Authors

Bibliotheca Gynaecologica et Obstetricia, oder, Verzeichniss aller auf dem Gebiete der Gynaekologie und Geburtshülfe in den letzten 20 jahren 1847-1866 Im deutschen Buchhandel erschienenen Bücher und Zeitschriften: Ein bibliographisches Handbüchlein für Aerzte und Buchhändler

Bibliotheca Gynaecologica et Obstetricia, oder, Verzeichniss aller auf dem Gebiete der Gynaekologie und Geburtshülfe in den letzten 20 jahren 1847-1866 Im deutschen Buchhandel erschienenen Bücher und Zeitschriften: Ein bibliographisches Handbüchlein für Aerzte und Buchhändler

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Crocoite" to "Cuba" Volume 7, Slice 7

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Crocoite" to "Cuba" Volume 7, Slice 7

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Malta" to "Map, Walter" Volume 17, Slice 5

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Malta" to "Map, Walter" Volume 17, Slice 5

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Liquid Gases" to "Logar" Volume 16, Slice 7

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Liquid Gases" to "Logar" Volume 16, Slice 7

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Geodesy" to "Geometry" Volume 11, Slice 6

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Geodesy" to "Geometry" Volume 11, Slice 6

by Various Authors

A Hand-book to the Primates, Volume 2 (of 2)

A Hand-book to the Primates, Volume 2 (of 2)

by Henry O. (Henry Ogg) Forbes

Notes and Queries, Number 136, June 5, 1852 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 136, June 5, 1852 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Some notes on the bibliography of the Philippines

Some notes on the bibliography of the Philippines

by Thomas C. (Thomas Cooke) Middleton

Publisher's Advertising (1872)

Publisher's Advertising (1872)

Notes and Queries, Number 169, January 22, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 169, January 22, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 1, April, 1890

The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 1, April, 1890

by Various Authors

The Norwich Directory; or, Gentlemen and Tradesmen's Assistant [1783]

The Norwich Directory; or, Gentlemen and Tradesmen's Assistant [1783]

by active 1781-1788 William Chase

Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 95, August 23, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 95, August 23, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

British Museum (Natural History) General Guide

British Museum (Natural History) General Guide

by British Museum (Natural History)

New Books & New Editions, Published by Ward, Lock, and Tyler

New Books & New Editions, Published by Ward, Lock, and Tyler

by & Tyler Lock Ward

The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 2, May, 1890

The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 2, May, 1890

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 173, February 19, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 173, February 19, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

History for ready reference, Volume 4, Nicæa to Tunis

History for ready reference, Volume 4, Nicæa to Tunis

by J. N. (Josephus Nelson) Larned

A List of English & American Sequel Stories

A List of English & American Sequel Stories

Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes

Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes

by Ludwig von Doederlein

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "France" to "Francis Joseph I." Volume 10, Slice 8

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "France" to "Francis Joseph I." Volume 10, Slice 8

by Various Authors

A Bible Hand-Book

A Bible Hand-Book

by F. C. (Fernandez C.) Holliday

Auszug aus der Alten, Mittleren und Neueren Geschichte

Auszug aus der Alten, Mittleren und Neueren Geschichte

by Carl Ploetz

Notes and Queries, Number 233, April 15, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 233, April 15, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 234, April 22, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 234, April 22, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 84, June 7, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 84, June 7, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Vol. III, Number 83, May 31, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Vol. III, Number 83, May 31, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 231, April 1, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 231, April 1, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

A Synopsis of the British Mosses Containing Descriptions of All the Genera and Species, (With Localities of the Rarer Ones) Found in Great Britain and Ireland, Based Upon Wilson's "Bryologia Britannica," Schimper's "Synopsis," Etc.

A Synopsis of the British Mosses Containing Descriptions of All the Genera and Species, (With Localities of the Rarer Ones) Found in Great Britain and Ireland, Based Upon Wilson's "Bryologia Britannica," Schimper's "Synopsis," Etc.

by Charles C. P. (Charles Codrington Pressick) Hobkirk

Women in All Ages and in All Countries, v 1-10: An Index

Women in All Ages and in All Countries, v 1-10: An Index

Catalogue of Special Technical Works for Manufacturers, Students, and Technical Schools. May 1904

Catalogue of Special Technical Works for Manufacturers, Students, and Technical Schools. May 1904

by Greenwood & Co. Scott

LILRC Interlibrary Loan Manual: January, 1976

LILRC Interlibrary Loan Manual: January, 1976

by Long Island Library Resources Council (N.Y.)

Rogers' Directory of Norwich and Neighbourhood

Rogers' Directory of Norwich and Neighbourhood

by Edmund Dawson Rogers

Scientific American Supplement, No. 446, July 19, 1884

Scientific American Supplement, No. 446, July 19, 1884

by Various Authors

The Norwich Directory [1802]

The Norwich Directory [1802]

by Thomas Peck

Notes and Queries, Number 241, June 10, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 241, June 10, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 51, October 19, 1850

Notes and Queries, Number 51, October 19, 1850

by Various Authors

The Dog's Medical Dictionary An encyclopædia of the diseases, their diagnosis & treatment, and the physical development of the dog

The Dog's Medical Dictionary An encyclopædia of the diseases, their diagnosis & treatment, and the physical development of the dog

by Alfred Joseph Sewell

The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 4, August, 1890

The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 4, August, 1890

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Bedlam" to "Benson, George" Volume 3, Slice 5

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Bedlam" to "Benson, George" Volume 3, Slice 5

by Various Authors

Ireland in Fiction: A Guide to Irish Novels, Tales, Romances, and Folk-lore

Ireland in Fiction: A Guide to Irish Novels, Tales, Romances, and Folk-lore

by Stephen J. M. (Stephen James Meredith) Brown

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Letter" to "Lightfoot, John" Volume 16, Slice 5

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Letter" to "Lightfoot, John" Volume 16, Slice 5

by Various Authors

The Browning Cyclopædia: A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning

The Browning Cyclopædia: A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning

by Edward Berdoe

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Logarithm" to "Lord Advocate" Volume 16, Slice 8

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Logarithm" to "Lord Advocate" Volume 16, Slice 8

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Inscriptions" to "Ireland, William Henry" Volume 14, Slice 6

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Inscriptions" to "Ireland, William Henry" Volume 14, Slice 6

by Various Authors

The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening, Division 1; A to Car. A Practical and Scientific Encyclopædia of Horticulture

The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening, Division 1; A to Car. A Practical and Scientific Encyclopædia of Horticulture

Melville and Co.'s Directory and Gazetteer of Norwich, Yarmouth, Dereham, Swaffham, Wymondham, Fakenham, Thetford, Attleborough, Aylsham, Diss, Reepham, Foulsham, Hingham, &c.; Ipswich, Bury St. Edmund's, Woodbridge, Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth, Eye, Stowmarket, Needham Market, &c. [1856]

Melville and Co.'s Directory and Gazetteer of Norwich, Yarmouth, Dereham, Swaffham, Wymondham, Fakenham, Thetford, Attleborough, Aylsham, Diss, Reepham, Foulsham, Hingham, &c.; Ipswich, Bury St. Edmund's, Woodbridge, Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth, Eye, Stowmarket, Needham Market, &c. [1856]

by F. R. Melville & Co.

Catalogue of the Gallery of Art of The New York Historical Society

Catalogue of the Gallery of Art of The New York Historical Society

by New-York Historical Society

A concise history and directory of the city of Norwich for 1811

A concise history and directory of the city of Norwich for 1811

by Christopher Berry

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Prependix of Volume 7 [Constantine Pavlovich to Demidov] Volume 7, Slice 1

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Prependix of Volume 7 [Constantine Pavlovich to Demidov] Volume 7, Slice 1

by Various Authors

The evolution of English lexicography

The evolution of English lexicography

by Sir James Augustus Henry Murray

Select List of Books ... Relating to the Far East

Select List of Books ... Relating to the Far East

American Antiquities. Auction Catalogue, January 8, 1898

American Antiquities. Auction Catalogue, January 8, 1898

by William B. Norman

Notes and Queries, Number 230, March 25, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 230, March 25, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 124, March 13, 1852 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 124, March 13, 1852 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Dagupan" to "David" Volume 7, Slice 9

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Dagupan" to "David" Volume 7, Slice 9

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Ireland" to "Isabey, Jean Baptiste" Volume 14, Slice 7

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Ireland" to "Isabey, Jean Baptiste" Volume 14, Slice 7

by Various Authors

Lexikon baltischer Künstler

Lexikon baltischer Künstler

United States Government Publications, v. 8 Jan.-Jun. 1892 A Monthly Catalog

United States Government Publications, v. 8 Jan.-Jun. 1892 A Monthly Catalog

Index to Library Reports

Index to Library Reports

by Katharine Twining Moody

The Robinson Telegraphic Cipher

The Robinson Telegraphic Cipher

by Stephen L. (Telegrapher) Robinson

Notes and Queries, Number 28, May 11, 1850

Notes and Queries, Number 28, May 11, 1850

by Various Authors

Common names of a selected list of plants

Common names of a selected list of plants

by Kling L. Anderson, Clenton E. Owensby

Notes and Queries, Index to Ninth Volume, January-June 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Index to Ninth Volume, January-June 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Samling af Swenska Ordspråk i ordning ställde efter alfabetet, med tillägg af någre utur Latinen och andre Språk, liklydande eller motswarande

Samling af Swenska Ordspråk i ordning ställde efter alfabetet, med tillägg af någre utur Latinen och andre Språk, liklydande eller motswarande

by Lars Rhodin

Notes and Queries, Number 198, August 13, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 198, August 13, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc.

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Matter" to "Mecklenburg" Volume 17, Slice 8

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Matter" to "Mecklenburg" Volume 17, Slice 8

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" Volume 2, Slice 4

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" Volume 2, Slice 4

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" Volume 5, Slice 6

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" Volume 5, Slice 6

by Various Authors

Lakeland Words A Collection of Dialect Words and Phrases as Used in Cumberland and Westmorland, with Illustrative Sentences in the North Westmorland Dialect

Lakeland Words A Collection of Dialect Words and Phrases as Used in Cumberland and Westmorland, with Illustrative Sentences in the North Westmorland Dialect

by Bryham Kirkby

Scientific American Supplement, No. 455, September 20, 1884

Scientific American Supplement, No. 455, September 20, 1884

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 14, February 2, 1850

Notes and Queries, Number 14, February 2, 1850

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Index of Volume 5, January-June, 1852 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Index of Volume 5, January-June, 1852 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 101, October 4, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 101, October 4, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 93, August 9, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 93, August 9, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" Volume 2, Slice 5

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" Volume 2, Slice 5

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Jevons, Stanley" to "Joint" Volume 15, Slice 4

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Jevons, Stanley" to "Joint" Volume 15, Slice 4

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" Volume 12, Slice 8

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" Volume 12, Slice 8

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" Volume 8, Slice 4

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" Volume 8, Slice 4

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Destructors" to "Diameter" Volume 8, Slice 3

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Destructors" to "Diameter" Volume 8, Slice 3

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Appendix: Author List

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Appendix: Author List

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 67, February 8, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 67, February 8, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 193, July 9, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 193, July 9, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 216, December 17, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 216, December 17, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 170, January 29, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 170, January 29, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" Volume 13, Slice 8

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" Volume 13, Slice 8

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Magnetite" to "Malt" Volume 17, Slice 4

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Magnetite" to "Malt" Volume 17, Slice 4

by Various Authors

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Appendix: Author List

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Appendix: Author List

by Various Authors