An Easy Introduction to Arts and Sciences: Being a Short, but Comprehensive System of Useful and Polite Learning. Divided into Lessons
Published by J. Johnson et al, London, 1800
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, CanadaAttic Books (ABAC, ILAB)
AbeBooks seller since December 15, 2006
Condition: Used - Fair
US$ 40.00
Quantity: 1 available
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251 p.616 cm. Over 30 engraved illustrations. Full leather. Boards loosening. Spine cracked and chipped. Bookplate for George Hubbard on front pastedown. Text block mainly clean. Richard Turner first published this children's schoolbook in 1783 but its popularity led to over a dozen editions. A precursor to the modern textbook, the easy question and answer format includes lessons on religion, weather, medicine, languages, mathematics, fine arts, geography, history and mythology. Includes an appendix on natural history.
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Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB)
London, ON, Canada
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Attic Books is one of the premier retail locations for antiquarian books and collectable books in Canada. We recently celebrated our forty-fifth year in business. Please browse our select online stock on a wide range of subjects in books and paper collectables for the reader, scholar and the seasoned collector. Or come visit us in London, Ontario to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our three floor bookstore, enhanced by original tin ceilings, hardwood maple floors, and the arts & crafts façade of our century building.…
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Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB)
ON, Canada
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