The inter ocean curiosity shop for the year 1883 by Various
"The Inter Ocean Curiosity Shop for the Year 1883" edited by William P. Jones is a collection of trivia and information, likely published in the late 19th century. This annual volume serves as a cyclopedia of facts covering various subjects such as agriculture, science, politics, and literature, presented through a unique format of questions and answers. The book aims to satisfy the curious minds of its readers by addressing popular inquiries ofthe day, making it a rich resource for those interested in the social and intellectual landscape of the era. At the start of this compilation, the editor expresses gratitude to contributors who provided information, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the content. The opening section introduces topics such as the aurora borealis and weather predictions, detailing observations and theories about natural phenomena. Further, it explores historical and scientific questions, ranging from the nature of leprosy to the construction of the Military Road in Arkansas, showcasing a wide array of inquiries that reflect the public's interests and curiosity at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Jones, William P. |
| Title | The inter ocean curiosity shop for the year 1883 |
| Original Publication | United States: The Inter Ocean Publishing Company, 1891. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| Subject | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
| Subject | Questions and answers |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70718 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 464 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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