An Easy Introduction to Arts and Sciences: Being a Short, but Comprehensive System of Useful and Polite Learning. Divided into Lessons

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An Easy Introduction to Arts and Sciences: Being a Short, but Comprehensive System of Useful and Polite Learning. Divided into Lessons

TURNER, R.

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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.

Publication Info

  • Publisher: J. Johnson et al
  • Edition: Seventh Edition
  • Date Published: 1800
  • Place Published: London
  • ISBN: n/a

Details

  • Condition: Fair
  • Signed: No
  • Dust Jacket: No
  • Jacket Condition: n/a
  • Details:
    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.

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