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Peter Parley's Book Of Curiosities: Natural And Artificial (1832)

Peter Parley's Book Of Curiosities: Natural And Artificial (1832)

Goodrich, Samuel Griswold

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General Reference19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1120673062
ISBN13: 9781120673060
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Peter Parley�������s Book of Curiosities: Natural and Artificial is a fascinating book that was first published in 1832 by Samuel Griswold Goodrich under the pseudonym Peter Parley. This book is a collection of interesting and unusual facts about the natural world and man-made objects. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is devoted to natural curiosities and the second part is devoted to artificial curiosities.The first part of the book covers a wide range of topics related to the natural world, including animals, plants, rocks, minerals, and natural phenomena. Each chapter provides a wealth of information about the topic at hand, ranging from basic facts to more detailed descriptions of specific species or phenomena. The chapters are accompanied by beautiful illustrations that help to bring the information to life.The second part of the book focuses on man-made objects and inventions, including machines, tools, and other technological innovations. This section provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of science and technology in the early 19th century, and includes descriptions of some of the most important inventions of the time.Throughout the book, Goodrich writes in a clear and engaging style that is accessible to readers of all ages. His love of learning and curiosity about the world around him shines through on every page, making this book a joy to read for anyone who shares his passion for knowledge.Overall, Peter Parley�������s Book of Curiosities: Natural and Artificial is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate readers more than 180 years after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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