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The British Apollo: Containing Two Thousand Answers to Curious Questions in Most Arts and Sciences, Serious, Comical, and Humorous, Approved of by Many of the Most Learned and Ingenious of Both Univer - Hardcover

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9780428750183: The British Apollo: Containing Two Thousand Answers to Curious Questions in Most Arts and Sciences, Serious, Comical, and Humorous, Approved of by Many of the Most Learned and Ingenious of Both Univer
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0428750184 ISBN 13: 9780428750183
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore The British Apollo, a centuries-old collection of two thousand curious questions answered across arts and sciences.

This compact, illustrated format gathers practical knowledge, jokes, and scholarly insight in a single volume. It features witty exchanges with editors and philosophers, mixing serious inquiry with lighthearted verse and playful verse commentary. Perfect for fans of historical curiosities and early science satire, it presents questions and answers in a question‑and‑answer spirit that’s accessible and entertaining.

  • Wide range of topics from science and math to trade, language, and daily life
  • Clear explanations alongside humorous and descriptive passages
  • Historical flavor with commentary that reveals how thinkers viewed the world
  • Readable, approachable style suitable for readers new to the era
Ideal for readers who enjoy brain teasers, trivia, and the charm of old-time scholarship.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0428750184
ISBN 13 
9780428750183
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
356