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_aTimbs, John, _d1801-1875 |
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_aKnowledge for the Time : _bA Manual of Reading, Reference, and Conversation on Subjects of Living Interest, Useful Curiosity, and Amusing Research |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-07-25 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Knowledge for the Time" by John Timbs is a manual designed for reading, reference, and conversation, likely written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to present a wide host of information on a variety of topics, from historical and political knowledge to advancements in science and a survey of contemporary thought. Timbs offers insights gathered from reliable sources, intending to enrich the reader's understanding of the current state of affairs and historical events. The opening of the manual lays out its premise by emphasizing the importance of contemporary history and the increasing appreciation for accounts written by those who have directly witnessed events. Timbs stresses that the book aims to correct misunderstandings of the past with insights from the present. He discusses the nature of knowledge and its mixed character, advocating for a broad understanding that encompasses various fields. Through structured summaries and anecdotes, he seeks to make the volume useful for both casual readers and more in-depth researchers, ensuring the dissemination of concise, engaging information on subjects of great interest and utility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEncyclopedias and dictionaries | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49524 |
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