People's Cyclopedia: A Complete Library of Reference, Volume II CONS-HOLY
New York: Syndicate Publishing Company, 1914. v.2 only, illus. (some color), some rough spots and soiling to boards, front board weak/reglued, some endpaper soiling Complete subtitle: A complete library of reference containing the exact knowledge of the world condensed to the plainest terms consistent with accuracy and clearness. This is a fascinating example of early attempts tocompile and then condense information for non-specialists. It presented chronological information, included some illustrations, and utilized a teamof over two hundred editors, educators, scholars, scientists, inventors, and explorers to produce this work. Condition: fair.
Keywords: Reference Works, Encyclopedias, Knowledge, Machine Tools, Technology, Inventors, Department Stores, Canines, Fish
[Book #48814]
Price: $25.00