Lives And Deeds Worth Knowing About: With Other Miscellanies (1870)

By W Fleming Stevenson

Book Overview

Lives And Deeds Worth Knowing About: With Other Miscellanies is a book written by William Fleming Stevenson and published in 1870. The book is a collection of biographical sketches and other miscellaneous essays. The biographical sketches cover a wide range of historical figures, including scientists, artists, writers, and politicians. Some of the notable figures covered in the book include Isaac Newton, William Shakespeare, Michelangelo, and Napoleon Bonaparte. The essays cover a variety of topics, such as the history of printing, the development of the steam engine, and the origins of the English language. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, biography, and culture.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: 1120318726
• ISBN13: 9781120318725
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"