HOME LIBRARY OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE; Cyclopedia of Reference R.S. Peale 1887 ILLUST

  The Home Library of Useful Knowledge; A Complete Cyclopedia of Reference, Historical, Biographical, Scientific and Statistical Knowledge, A Condensation of 52 Books in One Volume — Edited by R.S. Peale, 1887 — Illustrated

Publisher: The Home Library Association, Chicago (1887) 

An unusual, fascinating complete book of knowledge and perspectives on a number of topics, from the late 19th century, produced by The Home Library Association. Published in 1887. A large book; 830 pages, with many wonderful illustrations throughout. The boards and binding are solid and tight. Some chipping and shelf-wear to corners and top of spine. The pages are crisp and clean, save for some slight toning on the first blank page. A unique 19th-century look at the world covering a variety of subjects and topics with bold and colorful illustrations, charts and maps. Please see below for some of the fascinating topics covered!

Topics Include:

- The Study of Character in its Relation to Business Success
- The World's Yearly Production of the Precious Metals
- Republics in South Africa,
- Peale's Telegraphic Code
-How to Read the Sky
- The Art of Book Keeping
- Boards of Trade and Stock Exchanges
- Causes of Success and Failure
- Physiology and Medicine
- Historical Charts
- A Dictionary of Familiar Allusions, and a LIGHTNING CALCULATOR!