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Goodrich, Chas. A.

The Family Encyclopedia, or Compendium of Useful Knowledge, comprehending a plain and practical view of those Subjects most Interesting to Persons in the Ordinary Professions of Life

1861

51,70 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Détails

Année
1861
Lieu d'édition
New York. J. Whorter Smith & Co.
Auteur
Goodrich, Chas. A.
Thème
History of Science & Technology
Langues
Anglais

Description

8vo [21 x 14.5 cm]; xii, [13] - 598 pp, over 150 illustrations. new black cloth, red title label with gilt lettering, marbled edges, three leaves strengthened and repaired, dampstains in some margins, very light foxing, else very good solid copy, covers fresh and bright. A picture of this book is available upon reques This was a useful one volume reference for the family of the mid-nineteenth century, covering health, remedies, food, receipts, farming methods, manufactured goods, machines, architecture, animal breeding, horticulture, locomotion, government, etc. There was an earlier edition of 1831 but is greatly expanded here by Bigelow.

Edizione: new edition, revised, improved and enlarged over earlier editions by j. r. bigelow, md.
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