The Selected Fifty (1867)

By Edward West and Professor Edward West

Book Overview

The Selected Fifty is a book written by Edward West and published in 1867. The book consists of a collection of fifty essays on various topics, including literature, history, science, and philosophy. Each essay is carefully selected and written with great attention to detail, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.The book is divided into five parts, each containing ten essays. The first part focuses on literature, with essays on Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsworth, among others. The second part deals with history, covering topics such as the French Revolution and the American Civil War. The third part explores science, with essays on astronomy, geology, and botany.The fourth part of the book discusses philosophy, including essays on ethics, logic, and metaphysics. The final part of the book is a collection of miscellaneous essays, covering topics such as travel, art, and music.Throughout the book, West's writing is clear and concise, making it easy for readers to follow along and understand the complex topics being discussed. The Selected Fifty is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, science, philosophy, or any other subject covered in the book.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: 1165583720
• ISBN13: 9781165583720
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"