Buy this book on-line Various : The World's Progress as Wrought by Men and Women in Art, Literature, Education, Philanthropy, Reform, Inventions, Business and Professional Life; Prepared by Carefully Selected Authors Under the Supervision of William C. KingKing-Richardson Publishing Co. 1896. Springfield, Massachusetts., 1896
First edition. Illustrated cloth with spine decorations. Illustrations. 701 pages. The authors provide a historical background of the various categories mentioned in the title and also relate the background of the men and women who were outstanding in these fields. The authors note the importance of the missionary on the settling and civilizing of many parts of the world. Civil Governments; their origin, developm ent, and function (Who governs? Governs in what? Which form of government [monarc hial - government by one person; aristocratic - government by a few privileged persons], etc.). The World's Statesmen, their influence and power in shaping nations. Woman in Education, her power and influence everywhere prevalent. Progress of Invent ions, wonderful results of inventive genius. Origin of Medicine. Woman in Medicine. Etc.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Various : The World's Progress as Wrought by Men and Women in Art, Literature, Education, Philanthropy, Reform, Inventions, Business and Professional Life; Prepared by Carefully Selected Authors Under the Supervision of William C. King. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including collectables, out of print books, used books, out-of-print books and libri antichi. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |