The "Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge," originally published in the 1830s and 1840s, represents a monumental effort to make information accessible to the wider public. Spearheaded by Charles Knight, this multi-volume encyclopedia covers a vast range of subjects, from history and geography to science and the arts. Its detailed entries and comprehensive scope offer a fascinating glimpse into the state of knowledge during the early Victorian era.
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