Cassells book of knowledge

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See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. Cassells childrens book of knowledge very early etsy. Housepainting and decorating work handbook series by bernard e. Cassells book of birds, volume 1 by alfred edmund brehm. Image image tiff high resolution scan of positive glass lantern slide digital surrogate restricted to registered users only available under license. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. These editions were specially prepared for subscribers by the waverley book co ltd, london 96 farringdon street. Cassells book of knowledgeby harold wheelerc1935 london.

This is a terrific piece of work learned, entertaining, funny, stimulating said. Wheeler ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Leesbevordering in cassells book of knowledge 1925. With its unparalleled coverage of english slang of all types from 18thcentury cant to contemporary gay slang, and its uncluttered editorial apparatus, cassells dictionary of slang was warmly received when its first edition appeared in 1998. Used, relational data bases and knowledge bases, g.

Cassells book of knowledge started its publication in 1922 and the essays appealed to both adults and children, despite the targeted audience being the latter. 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 childrens book of knowledge volume 1 to 7. Cassells book of knowledge an encyclopaedia for children vol 7 scazwi by harold f. New book, hardcover the longawaited sequel to wolf hall and bring up the bodies, the stunning conclusion to hilary mantels man booker prizewinning wolf. Cassells book of knowledge being published in the 1930s existed at a time that the british empire was still very much in existence. The son of a captain in the royal navy, he studied at guys hospital and in paris. Cassells colloquial spanish is one of a newly revised. Science, astronomy, food production, cities around the globe. The first page does say that they are the first alphabetical work of the kind to be publish in this country. I have the full set of 8 books, they are cassells book of knowledge.

I have a set of encyclopedic books but there is no date in them. Cassells al barsha hotel by igh, dubai updated 2020 prices. Cassells book of knowledge circa 1920bound volumes by harold f. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. Plato terms colours the effect of light transmitted from bodies, the small particles of which were adapted to the organ of sight this. Download pdf cassells new biographical dictionary free. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. Page 493 the disciples of plato contributed not a little to the advancement of optics, by the important discovery they made, that light emits itself in straight lines, and that the angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection. Offering a choice of a emirati and international cuisine, cassells al barsha features a rooftop pool with views over emirates mall. The encyclopaedia were edited by several individuals, and these volumes were edited by harold felix baker wheeler.

No ripped all pages are in good condition nothing missing. I would say they were published in london by the waverley book company, ltd. Good clean pages with bright copy and firm binding. Fascinating set of books printed and written for children of the 1920s. Buy cassells book of knowledge 8 vols by wheeler, harold f. 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. The project gutenberg ebook of cassells book of birds. Download cassells new biographical dictionary ebook pdf or read. Good quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher the waverley book company ltd. John alexander hammerton who was one of the editors and a friend of arthur mee and harold fb wheeler, who is also referenced on the page.

A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. The essays were written in a now dated style, but designed to appeal to both adults and children. I have a set of encyclopedic books but there is no date in. Switch to the previous item image switch to the next item image. Cassells book of knowledge an encyclopedia for children leather bound 1924 by harold f.

Wheeler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cassells childrens book of knowledge very early childs encyclopedic reference before 1926 printed in great britian. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was. Wheeler edit formatbinding hardcover book condition used. Professional trainers and masseurs pamper guests at the health club. Cassells book of knowledge an encyclopaedia for children volume 6.

Household repairs and odd jobs in the house and home fully illustrated cassells work handbooks by b. The new book of knowledge hardcover march 1, 1996 5. A 2volume set, edited by graeme williams and published by cassell in 1914. Buy cassells book of knowledge and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Cassells al barshas rooms combine 32 flatscreen tvs and highspeed internet with elegant furniture, blackandwhite photos and a homely feel. Waverley book knowledge for sale in uk view 52 bargains. Cassells book of knowledge 8 vols by wheeler, harold f. British national temperance league 2017 cassells childrens book of knowledge.

Cassells book of knowledge was an alphabetical eightvolume encyclopedia published under a range of titles including the book of knowledge and the new. A person with a rudimentary knowledge of the language told me it is a biblical book. Cassells book of knowledge complete set circa 1926. Cassells childrens book of knowledge volume 1 to 7 complete set. Cassells book of knowledge an encyclopedia for children.

For extra pictures of the more valuable books, please press the ask bookseller a question button. In 1852, the cassells library series started to appear. Cassells book of knowledge volume ii boa to con by. Buy cassells book of knowledge and get the best deals. Thomas rymer jones, frs 1810 10 october 1880 was an english surgeon, academic and zoologist. From sonnets and symphonies bristol, united kingdom abebooks seller since 09 august 2004 seller rating. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Unfortunately, i rescued the book from an incinerator so the top of the book is singed in one spot going down into the cover and title page about one inch. Cassells book of knowledge eight volume set, circa. Boards are mildly rub worn, with some light shelf wear to spine, edges and corners, corners are bumped.

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