Nuggets Knowledge, First Edition (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition, First Thus. HARD COVER. Text/Near New. Maroon cloth boards w/gilt letter/NF. DJ/None. Trace soiling/discoloration to text edges. 427 pgs + viii (8) of prefatory matter. A wealth of information on topics which rise daily in the minds of people of all walks of life, to which, so often, randomly assign legends, traditions, superstitions,and misconceptions. The material is not classified in respect subject matter; access to all information contain is provided through a thorough and complete index. For example, "Can one converse in Latin?" Not possible to conduct a satisfactory conversation because of limited vocabulary. Catholic clergyman speak and write ecclesiastical of church Latin, which is true to Latin grammatically but draws heavily from the Greek, Italian, and other modern languages for vocabulary. The book also explains why native American Indians are beardless. An interesting book, all the more so because of its time of publication. Fine copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket: Poor First Edition, Beige cloth boards with gilt lettering. Discoloration and fading of pages. Dust jacket has significant damage; separated at spine; Torn on edges and corners. Book itself has all pages and binding tight. Interesting subject matter and rare copy. 427 pages.