Description: This is a profusely illustrated, antique book of "science and invention" - "THE FIRESIDE UNIVERSITY for Home Circle Study and Entertainment" by John McGovern. 1912; Union Publishing House; Chicago and Philadelphia. The book features marbled page edges on all sides of the text block and decorative floral end papers. Richly illustrated with figures, drawings, and photographs throughout (many of which are full-page). From the Publisher's Preface: "We believe no other such book exists, and we present this work for the inspection of the people, sincerely hoping that it may interest them, as being strictly in accord with the trend of modern general intellectual progress." The contents are as follows: Outposts of Science; Electricity; The X-Ray; Compressed Air; Grain and Grain Foods; Butter, Cheese, etc.; Fruit; Nuts; Spices; Coffee, Tea, etc.; Meat, etc.; Pickles, Vinegar, etc.; Salt; The Spectroscope; Chemistry; Sugar; Life; Modern Photography; Light and Heat; Ice; Our Clothes; India Rubber; Needles and Pins; Glass; Paper; China, etc.; Matches; Astronomy.
Price: 30 USD
Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-11-22T11:44:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.61 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Chicago and Philadelphia
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: John McGovern
Publisher: Union Publishing House
Topic: Nonfiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1912
