A Manual of Useful Knowledge (Classic Reprint)

William Pybus

ISBN 10: 1331969050 / ISBN 13: 9781331969051

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book, published in 1810, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of practical knowledge and scientific inquiry as it was understood at the time. It delves into a wide range of topics, from preserving plants and eggs to preventing fires and making blue letters on sword blades. The author, a keen observer of the natural world and everyday life, presents a collection of recipes, methods, and experiments, drawing upon a variety of sources to provide readers with valuable and useful information. The book's emphasis on practical applications and innovative solutions reflects a growing interest in science and technology during the Enlightenment era. It demonstrates a desire to improve the lives of ordinary people through the application of scientific principles. The author's inclusion of domestic advice, such as how to make economical wicks for lamps or preserve the air in a room, underscores the book's appeal to a wide audience. The book's insights into the domestic and scientific concerns of the early 19th century provide a valuable resource for understanding the everyday lives and aspirations of people during this period. This collection of practical knowledge stands as a testament to the enduring human desire to improve and understand the world around us. 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.

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• Titolo: A Manual of Useful Knowledge (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1331969050
• ISBN 13: 9781331969051
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Hobbies and Craft

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.
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