The Children's Encyclopedia (Ten-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
First published in the early twentieth century, The Children's Encyclopedia stands as one of the most ambitious and beloved educational reference works ever produced for young readers, presenting a sweeping survey of human knowledge across science, history, nature, literature, and the arts. Arthur Mee, a passionate advocate for childhood education, crafted this monumental work with the conviction that every child deserved access to the wonders of the world, and the text radiates his infectious enthusiasm on every page. Organized into themed sections rather than strict alphabetical order, it instructs and inspires simultaneously, weaving together facts, stories, poetry, and illustrations to create a rich tapestry of learning. The tone is warm, uplifting, and earnestly Victorian in its idealism, reflecting Mee's belief that knowledge is the greatest gift one can offer a child. A treasured classic that shaped the childhoods of generations across the English-speaking world, it remains a fascinating cultural artifact and a testament to the enduring power of curiosity.
Author: Arthur Mee
Format: Hardback
Published: 1111, The Educational Book Co Ltd, London
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
First published in the early twentieth century, The Children's Encyclopedia stands as one of the most ambitious and beloved educational reference works ever produced for young readers, presenting a sweeping survey of human knowledge across science, history, nature, literature, and the arts. Arthur Mee, a passionate advocate for childhood education, crafted this monumental work with the conviction that every child deserved access to the wonders of the world, and the text radiates his infectious enthusiasm on every page. Organized into themed sections rather than strict alphabetical order, it instructs and inspires simultaneously, weaving together facts, stories, poetry, and illustrations to create a rich tapestry of learning. The tone is warm, uplifting, and earnestly Victorian in its idealism, reflecting Mee's belief that knowledge is the greatest gift one can offer a child. A treasured classic that shaped the childhoods of generations across the English-speaking world, it remains a fascinating cultural artifact and a testament to the enduring power of curiosity.