John Timbs

Gebundenes Buch

The Year-Book Of Facts In Science And Art

Beschreibung

Step into the vibrant world of Victorian England with "The Year-Book Of Facts In Science And Art" by John Timbs, a captivating anthology that bridges the past and present. This meticulously curated collection unveils the remarkable scientific advancements and artistic innovations of the 19th century, offering readers a rich tapestry of illustrated scientific facts and discoveries. Whether you're a passionate science enthusiast or a lover of historical knowledge, this compendium is your guide to the era's most intriguing developments. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Discover the wonders of Victorian science and art through the eyes of John Timbs, whose keen observations and engaging narratives bring to life the ingenuity and creativity of the 1800s. From the marvels of Victorian science collections to the artistry that defined an era, this book is more than a reprint; it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. As you explore this educational reference book, you'll find yourself immersed in the vibrant world of Victorian knowledge. Each page is a testament to the era's relentless pursuit of understanding, making it an essential addition to any classic literature collection. Whether you're delving into the illustrated scientific facts or appreciating the Victorian era innovations, this timeless work continues to inspire curiosity and admiration across generations.

Autor

The Club, in the general acceptation of the term, may be regarded as one of the earliest offshoots of Man's habitually gregarious and social inclination and as an instance of that remarkable influence which, in an early stage of society, the powers of Nature exercise over the fortunes of mankind. It may not be traceable to the time "When Adam dolve, and Eve span " but, it is natural to imagine that concurrent with the force of numbers must have increased the tendency of men to associate for some common object. This may have been the enjoyment of the staple of life for, our elegant Essayist, writing with ages of experience at his beck, has truly said, "all celebrated Clubs were founded upon eating and drinking, which are points where most men agree, and in which the learned and the illiterate, the dull and the airy, the philosopher and the buffoon, can all of them bear a part."For special proof of the antiquity of the practice it may suffice to refer to the polished Athenians, who had, besides their general symposia, friendly meetings, where every one sent his own portion of the feast, bore a proportionate part of the expense, or gave a pledge at a fixed price.A regard for clubbism existed even in Lycurgan Sparta: the public tables consisted generally of fifteen persons each, and all vacancies were filled up by ballot, in which unanimous consent was indispensable for election and the other laws, as described by Plutarch, differ but slightly from those of modern Clubs. Justus Lipsius mentions a bonâ fide Roman Club, the members of which were bound by certain organized rules and regulations. Cicero records (De Senectute) the pleasure he took in frequenting the meetings of those social parties of his time, termed confraternities, where, according to a good old custom, a president was appointed and he adds that the principal satisfaction he received from such entertainments, arose much less from the pleasures of the palate than from the opportunity thereby afforded him of enjoying excellent company and conversation. The cognomen Club claims descent from the Anglo-Saxon for Skinner derives it from clifian, cleofian (our cleave), from the division of the reckoning among the guests around the table. The word signifies uniting to divide, like clave, including the correlative meanings to adhere and to separate.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 316
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. August 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 579g
• ISBN-13: 9789354046292
• ISBN-10: 9354046290
• Artikelnr.: 60064855