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(A book over 125 years old) - The World's ProgressReform, Inventions, Business and Professional Life
Offered is an original 1897 hardcover edition of The World's Progress, an illustrated Victorian reference work prepared by carefully selected authors under the supervision of William C. King and published by The King-Richardson Publishing Company.
This substantial volume presents a fascinating overview of the intellectual, social, educational, scientific, religious, industrial, and professional achievements of the late nineteenth century. Richly illustrated throughout, it covers a wide range of topics reflecting the values and progress of the Victorian era.
Subjects include:
- Literature
- Education
- Woman in Education
- Woman in Law
- Woman in Medicine
- Woman in Science
- Woman in Journalism
- Philanthropy
- Religion
- Civil Government
- Temperance
- Business
- Inventions
- Music
- Art
- Professional Life
- Numerous engraved portraits and illustrations
An attractive addition to any collection of Victorian books, Americana, social history, or nineteenth-century educational literature.
Publication Information
Title: The World's Progress
Editor/Supervisor: William C. King
Publisher: The King-Richardson Publishing Company
Copyright: 1896
Publication Year: 1897
Language: English
Binding: Original Hardcover
Illustrated: Yes
Condition
Please examine all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.
Overall good antique condition for a book over 125 years old.
- Original hardcover binding
- Illustrated throughout
- Pages remain clean and highly readable
- Light age toning
- Light scattered foxing
- Moderate shelf wear
- Corner wear consistent with age
- Binding remains solid
- No loose or detached pages observed
- Interior generally clean for its age
Item Specifics
- Antique: Yes
- Original/Facsimile: Original
- Year Printed: 1897
- Copyright: 1896
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- Illustrator: Illustrated Edition
- Topic: Victorian History, Education, Science, Social History
- Subject: Americana
- Special Attributes: Illustrated, Original Binding
Shipping
Your book will be carefully wrapped, protected with acid-free paper and bubble wrap, and shipped securely in a sturdy box to ensure safe delivery.
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