TY  - BOOK
AU  - Anonymous
TI  - The handy manual: A veritable mine of useful and interesting statistics, information, etc
T2  - Multum in parvo library, vol. 2, no. 15, March, 1895
AV  - AG 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Reference works
N1  - Release date is 2022-08-08; Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.); Originally published; United States: A. B. Courtney, 1895
N2  - "The Handy Manual: A veritable mine of useful and interesting statistics, information, etc." by A. B. Courtney is a concise reference book published in the late 19th century. This manual compiles a wealth of statistics and interesting facts across various topics, serving as a resource for readers seeking quick and accessible information. It encompasses diverse subjects ranging from the lifespan of animals to geographical and demographic data.  The book provides a plethora of statistical information that captures the reader's curiosity. Topics covered include the longevity of different animal species, freezing points of various substances, and financial examples illustrating how savings can accumulate over time. Additionally, it includes historical data such as the mortality rates from plagues, lists of the tallest structures worldwide, and the populations of different continents and regions. The Handy Manual is a treasure trove of intriguing facts, making it appealing for readers interested in trivia, history, and science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:554953
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68711
ER  -