| Author |
Burroughs, Barkham, -1952 |
| Title |
Barkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Alicia Williams and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Barkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information" is a comprehensive reference work written during the late 19th century. This encyclopaedia serves as a universal assistant and treasure-house of information for readers of all ages, featuring a variety of practical tips, recipes, and knowledge that are relevant to everyday life, such as advice on writing, cooking, and personal conduct. The opening of the book introduces readers to its structure and purpose, highlighting its wealth of information organized into notable topics. It commences with a motivational piece titled "How Poor Boys Become Successful Men," which offers a series of practical life advice emphasizing perseverance, industry, honesty, and self-reliance as essential qualities for achieving success. Following this, the text delves into subjects like the art of penmanship, detailing techniques and materials for effective writing, and the significance of legibility and neatness in correspondence. The first portion sets the stage for a diverse array of knowledge that spans various practical aspects of life, catering to a curious audience seeking self-improvement and practical skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
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| Subject |
Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14091 |
| Release Date |
Nov 19, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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