Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. The knights and scots vie for control of the book of knowledge, a traveling trophy awarded to the winner. Covers an amazing array of subjects including science and technology, geology, the human body, geography, history, plants and animals and much, much more. Buy cassell s book of knowledge 8 vols by wheeler, harold f. I have a set of encyclopedic books but there is no date in. Waverley book knowledge pricevalue guide, valuation. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. Cassells book of knowledge was an alphabetical eightvolume encyclopedia published under a range of titles including the book of knowledge and the new book of knowledge. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Cassells book of knowledge an encyclopaedia for children vol 7 scazwi by harold f. Sign in to bookmark item the auction butler manage add to my list. The first page does say that they are the first alphabetical work of the kind to be publish in this country. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. Cassells book of knowledge an encyclopaedia for children volume 6.
I have a full set of cassells books of knowledge childrens. Nathaniel hawthorne,walter scott,burns,johnson,tennyson. Wheeler ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cassell s book of knowledge circa 1920 bound volumes by harold f.
Cassells book of knowledge an encyclopaedia for children. Cassell s book of knowledge an encyclopedia for children harold f. This propaganda for books not only serves the intellectual development of the young readers of the book of knowledge, but also secures the future of the publishing house by. Cassell s book of knowledge, encyclopaedia for children, circa 1920 four bound volumes out of set of 8 by harold f. Cassell s book of knowledge 8 vols by wheeler, harold f. Science, astronomy, food production, cities around the globe. I have a full set of cassells books of knowledge childrens encyclopedias circa 1925 any idea of value these are a first edition in very good condition and are the first british encyclopedias to be arranged alphabetically.
One was the bluebound 1920s edition of the childrens encyclopedia which hed bought and the other was the 1930s wonderland of knowledge that his parents subscribed to when he was young. Cassells book of knowledge an encyclopedia for children. The tone of the book with regards some of the less industrialized cultures is very much of a colonial nature, no more so than the africa article, and with it a healthy dose of racism. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Antique cassell s book of knowledge vol 18 encyclopaedia special editio antique vtg old book cassell s encyclopaedia vol. The series was printed in london by the waverley book company, ltd. Buy cassells book of knowledge and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
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Good quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher the waverley book company ltd. The book of knowledge edited by harold fb wheeler the book of knowledge edited by sir john hammerton the new book of knowledge edited by gordon stowell slugwash 14. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Through explicit advice and implicit allusions, books are presented as a vital means for gaining and sharing knowledge. The first encyclopedia the encyclopedia that i am looking at initially is the cassell s book of knowledge, an encyclopaedia for children. Burning the book of knowledge national center for science. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. The big book of knowledge farndon, john, koo, angela on.
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Written at a young researchers reading level, the new book of knowledge nbk presents coverage of a wide range of topics that fulfill the informational and. Cassell s book of knowledge complete set circa 1926. The essays were written in a now dated style, but designed to appeal to both adults and children. One of fr greg carlsons passions is fables and what they teach us. The outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people were able. Cassells book of knowledge eight volume set, circa. Wheeler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The encyclopedias come as a set of 7 or 8 books covering a through z plus a quick reference volume. This edition is specially prepared for subscribers. I agree that the title of the page seems a bit off, though of course i could be wrong. See todays waverley book knowledge for sale, best offer and auction. Fascinating set of books printed and written for children of the 1920s.