John Timbs

Broschiertes Buch

Knowledge For The People Or The Plain Why And Because

Familiarizing Subjects Of Useful Curiosity And Amusing Research (1832)

Beschreibung

""Knowledge For The People"" is a book written by John Timbs in 1832. The book is a collection of information on various subjects that are both useful and interesting. It is written in a way that is easy to understand and is meant to be accessible to the common person. The author explains complex concepts in a simple and straightforward manner, making it an ideal book for those who want to learn more about the world around them. The book covers a wide range of topics, including history, science, literature, and art. It is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge and learn something new. Overall, ""Knowledge For The People"" is a fascinating book that is both informative and entertaining, making it a must-read for anyone who enjoys learning about the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

John Timbs was an English author and antiquarian. Some of his work was published under the alias "Horace Welby." Timothy was born in Clerkenwell, London, in 1801. He was educated in a private school in Hemel Hempstead. In his sixteenth year, he was apprenticed to a drugstore and printer in Dorking. He demonstrated literary talent early on, and at the age of nineteen, he began writing for the Monthly Magazine. A year later, he was appointed secretary to the company's owner, Sir Richard Phillips, and decided to pursue a career in literature. He served as editor of the Mirror of Literature, the Harlequin, and The Literary World before becoming a sub-editor of the Illustrated London News.He also founded and served as the first editor of the Year-Book of Science and Art. His published works totaled around one hundred and fifty volumes. In 1834, he was made a fellow of the London Society of Antiquaries. Timbs died on March 6, 1875, and was buried in the churchyard of St Peter and St Paul, Edenbridge, Kent.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 292
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Februar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 427g
• ISBN-13: 9781104096397
• ISBN-10: 1104096390
• Artikelnr.: 26117402