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100 1 _aBurroughs, Barkham,
_d-1952
245 1 0 _aBarkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-19
508 _aProduced by Alicia Williams and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Barkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information" is a comprehensive reference work written during the late 19th century. This encyclopaedia serves as a universal assistant and treasure-house of information for readers of all ages, featuring a variety of practical tips, recipes, and knowledge that are relevant to everyday life, such as advice on writing, cooking, and personal conduct. The opening of the book introduces readers to its structure and purpose, highlighting its wealth of information organized into notable topics. It commences with a motivational piece titled "How Poor Boys Become Successful Men," which offers a series of practical life advice emphasizing perseverance, industry, honesty, and self-reliance as essential qualities for achieving success. Following this, the text delves into subjects like the art of penmanship, detailing techniques and materials for effective writing, and the significance of legibility and neatness in correspondence. The first portion sets the stage for a diverse array of knowledge that spans various practical aspects of life, catering to a curious audience seeking self-improvement and practical skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHandbooks, vade-mecums, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14091
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