10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OILPAPER»
Discover the use of
oilpaper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
oilpaper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Times Past in Korea: An Illustrated Collection of ...
Korean custom forbids a man to carry an umbrella or the children's wide
protective rainhat. That is the prerogative of women and children. The rain hat is
made of yellow oilpaper and has the shape of a big bag, that cleverly folds itself
together ...
2
William McGuffey: Mentor to American Industry
Bear grease was also used to oilpaper windows. Since school was held from
December to March, light was at a premium, but glass windows were rare in the
early 1800s. The long desk or slanted board was on the walls facing the oilpaper
...
3
Sandalwood Death: A Novel
A young beggar dashed behind the Matriarch's statue and emerged carrying an
oilpaper packet in both hands. He placed it on the mat in front of me. Zhu Ba
touched it to see ifit was hot, and said: “People are iron,food is steel, and you will
...
4
Illustrated Chinese Moxibustion Techniques and Methods
Wu Bei Zi Moxa: Grind equal amounts of Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis Galla) and
He Shou Wu (Polygoni Multiflori Radix) into a powder and mix with vinegar into a
thick paste. Apply to an acupoint, cover with oilpaper and fix with adhesive tape.
The cabin was dim otherwise, because the oilpaper windows were so thick. Often
Jessie wished for glass windows like Dr. Fister's, but today the dimness seemed
cozy. Across from the door, the ornate mirror on the back wall reflected little light ...
Margaret Peterson Haddix, 2012
6
Haints Cave: An Appalachian Tale
He blinked at the bright sunlight that lit up the oilpaper that covered the window
near his bed. He'd slept late. Emma would be stomping in her stall wanting to be
milked and let out to roam the hills. He hopped out of bed and quickly tugged on
...
7
Republican China, 1912-1949
Holding an oilpaper umhrella Like me, Just like me, Silenrly walking hack and
forth. Cold, lonely, and melancholy. Silendy she moves close; Moving close, she
casts A glance like a sigh, She floats hy Like a dream, Sad lingering, and faint.
John King Fairbank, Denis Crispin Twitchett, Albert Feuerwerker, 1986
8
Japanese Tales of Mystery & Imagination
As he had expected, he found a bundle lying in the base of the pot neatly
wrapped up in oilpaper. Eagerly he undid the wrapping and grinned with
satisfaction when a thick wad of paper money came to light. Wasting no time,
Fukiya took half of ...
It was as though his mind were covered with a layer of oilpaper, and her words
were like raindrops. Though they couldn't soak through the oilpaper, it still shook
under the beating rain. The last remark made everything hopelessly clear to him,
...
10
Myths and Legends of Japan
When hehad carefullyspread oilpaper over thematshe stuckhis dirk into his thigh.
The sharp pain he experienced warded off sleep for a time, but eventually hefelt
his eyes closing once more. Resolved tooutwit the spell whichhad proved too ...
8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OILPAPER»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
oilpaper is used in the context of the following news items.
Through a Glass, Brightly
“It projects an inverted or reversed image of the scene either upon a glass plate or oilpaper on the top of the device or onto a nearby wall or ... «Wall Street Journal, Mar 15»
Elegant and convenient Hanok hotels
Beautiful rafters, floors covered with traditional oilpaper and plaids of lattice door reveal the charm of old hanok. Can't cramming all these ... «The Hankyoreh, Sep 14»
How To Have Long-Lasting Makeup
Thus, controlling with oilpaper could balance the oil-moisture balance before fixing makeup. However, pressing too hard on dry skin type could ... «Yahoo Philippines News, Jan 14»
MSFW 2013 | Designer Runway 3
The only thing missing were the oilpaper umbrellas. The shibori knotted patchwork kimono dresses brought to a bold and uplifting ... «The Trend Spotter, Sep 13»
Jiangnan style
As making them is time consuming and requires artistic skill, coupled with the fact there are few artisans of the craft left, oilpaper umbrellas are ... «China Daily, May 13»
The luxury of solitude
... setting sun slips over the unnamed islets in the sea off Hanuman Bay, a row of tea lights shielded by oilpaper shades guides us to our dinner. «The Nation, Oct 12»
Zhouzhuang in March: a paradise for women
Amongst a quiet drizzle, walk along the ancient stone road with an oilpaper umbrella, and rid of all your troubles in your life. At this moment, you ... «China Daily, Mar 12»
How to: archive and back up photos
... hydranth ordinatomaculate overnobleness kineticist murlemewes tartuffery spooniness chegoes postpathologic oilpaper intrigantes beglic ... «What Digital Camera, Sep 10»
