Excerpt from The Guide to Knowledge, or Repertory of Facts: Forming a Complete Library of Entertaining Information, in the Several Departments of Science, Literature, and Art
In the following pages, we have endeavored to garner up treasures drawn from every department of human knowledge. We have endeavored to n-m're the pen and burine subservient to the best inte of society, by portraying those various truths respect ing men and things which form such important fea tures in the constitution of the social compact. From the mines of History, Biography, Natural His tory, Moral and Physical Sciences, Fine Arts, and General Literature, we have prepared the choicest gems, such as emit the 'purest moral lustre; and at a price commensurate with the means of the most humble in worldly goods, we offer this casket to th public, with the sincere desire that it may prove valuable acquisition to the moral and intellectual wealth of every possessor.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to enriching one's knowledge base. History, biography, science, literature, and art are explored to provide a well-rounded education. The author posits that true knowledge goes beyond mere information, encompassing moral and physical cultivation as well. As a result, this text not only enhances one's intellect but also promotes a balanced and virtuous life. Within the pages of this book, one will find gems of wisdom drawn from diverse sources, inspiring both thought and action. The insights shared serve as a timeless guide for those seeking genuine knowledge and a life of purpose. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781333862626_0
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