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
by GOODRICH, Chas. A.;
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About This Item
New York, J. Whorter Smith & Co., 1861, new edition, revised, improved and enlarged over earlier editions by J. R. Bigelow, MD.. . 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. . 8vo [21 x 14.5 cm]; xii, [13] - 598 pp, over 150 illustrations. . 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. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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- Bookseller
- Horizon Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- J5451
- Title
- 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
- Author
- GOODRICH, Chas. A.;
- Format/Binding
- New black cloth, red title label with gilt lettering, marbled edges, three leaves strengthened and repaired, dampstains in some
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York, J. Whorter Smith & Co., 1861, new edition, revised, improved and enlarged over earlier editions by J. R. Bigelow,
- Size
- 8vo [21 x 14.5 cm]; xii, [13] -
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- History of Science & Technology;
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