The Fireside University for Home Circle Study and Entertainment With Complete Indexes
by McGovern, John
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Wilmington, Delaware, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: Union Publishing House, 1912. Revised Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. x+561+index. Brown cloth, gilt lettering and decoration to cover and spine, blind-stamping to covers, marbled edges, floral endpapers. Unusual to find this book in such clean and sound condition. The author traces the advancement of science and industry across a broad spectrum from chemistry and electricity to pickles and vinegar.
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- Bookseller
- Old Bookshelf
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000951
- Title
- The Fireside University for Home Circle Study and Entertainment With Complete Indexes
- Author
- McGovern, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Revised Edition
- Publisher
- Union Publishing House
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1912
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Industry Invention Astronomy Spectroscope Photography "Food Production
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Self-help; Science and Mathematics;
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