Knowledge For The Time: A Manual Of Reading, Reference And Conversation On Subjects Of Living Interest, Useful Curiosity And Amusing Research

By John Timbs

Book Overview

""Knowledge For The Time"" is a comprehensive manual that covers a wide range of topics that are of living interest, useful curiosity, and amusing research. Written by John Timbs, the book is designed to provide readers with a wealth of information that is both informative and entertaining. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different topic. The first section covers history, including ancient history, medieval history, and modern history. The second section covers science and technology, including physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. The third section covers literature, including poetry, drama, and prose. The fourth section covers art and music, including painting, sculpture, and classical music. The fifth section covers geography, including the physical geography of the world, as well as the political geography of different countries. The sixth section covers philosophy and religion, including the history of philosophy, different religious traditions, and ethical systems. The seventh section covers current events and politics, including the latest news and developments in different parts of the world. The book is designed to be a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning about a wide range of topics and expanding their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163615846
• ISBN13: 9781163615843
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"