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These useful works will, when completed, supply all the "Reasons" which the human mind has discovered for the varied and interesting phenomena of Nature; and for events, and their consequences, in religious and civil history. Such a series, entirely original in their plan, and executed with the most conscientious care—embracing the very essence of demonstrative truth and inductive reasoning—must become as widely diffused as the language in which they are written. Each work is complete in itself.

The Reason Why: General Science. A careful collection of some thousands of reasons for things, which, though generally known, are imperfectly understood. A book of condensed scientific knowledge for the million. By the author of "Inquire Within." It is a handsome 12mo volume, of 356 pages, printed on fine paper, bound in cloth, gilt, and embellished with a large number of wood cuts, illustrating the various subjects treated of. Price ONE DOLLAR. This work assigns reasons for the thousands of things that daily fall under the eye of the intelligent observer, and of which he seeks a simple and clear explanation.

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Why does silver tarnish when exposed to the light? Why is the sky blue?

This volume answers 1,325 similar questions.

The Biblical Reason Why: A HAND-BOOK FOR BIBLICAL STUDENTS, and a Guide to Family Scripture Readings. By the author of "Inquire Within," &c. Beautifully illustrated, large 12mo, cloth, gilt side and back. Price ONE DOLLAR. This work gives Reasons, founded upon the Bible, and assigned by the most eminent Divines and Christian Philosophers, for the great and all-absorbing events recorded in the History of the Bible, the Life of our Saviour, and the Acts of his Apostles.

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Why did the first patriarchs attain such extreme longevity? Why is the Book of the Prophecies of Isaiah a strong proof of the authenticity of the whole Bible?

This volume answers upwards of 1,400 similar questions.

The Reason Why: Natural History. By the author of "Inquire Within," "The Biblical Reason Why," &c. 12mo, cloth, gilt side and back. Price ONE DOLLAR. Giving Reasons for hundreds of interesting facts in connection with Zoology, and throwing a light upon the peculiar habits and instincts of the various Orders of the Animal Kingdom.

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Why do dogs turn around two or three times before they lie down? Why do birds often roost upon one leg?

This volume answers about 1,500 similar questions.

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The Denominational Reason Why. The Gardener's and Farmer's Reason Why. The Housekeeper's Reason Why. The Botanical Reason Why. The Geological Reason Why. The Astronomical Reason Why. The Chemical Reason Why. The Grammatical Reason Why.