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The Children's Encyclopedia (Ten Volume Set)

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Available in public domain. Volume one is digitally preserved here: http://childrensencyclopedia.blogspot...

The Children's Encyclopedia, originally titled The Children's Encyclopædia, was a printed encyclopedia originated by Arthur Mee, and published by the Educational Book Company Ltd., a subsidiary of the Amalgamated Press of London. It was published from 1908 through to 1964, and was found in many family homes throughout the British Empire.

The format of the Encyclopedia was unusual: because it was originally published in fortnightly parts between March 1908 and February 1910. Some readers could have bound their own collections, but the first eight-volume sets were published in 1910.

Each section contained a variety of articles, developing its various topics as it progressed. The work could be used as a conventional reference library , or each section could perhaps be read from start to finish. Articles could also be dipped into at random to provide entertainment and reading matter whenever required.

The Encyclopedia was originally organised into the following sections .

* Familiar Things, by "Many writers"
* Wonder, by "The Wise Man"
* Nature, by Ernest Bryant and Edward Step
* The Child’s Own Life, by Dr. Caleb Saleeby
* The Earth, by Dr. Caleb Saleeby
* All Countries, by Frances Epps
* Great Lives, by "Many writers"
* Golden Deeds, by "Many writers"
* Bible Stories, by Harold Begbie
* Famous Books, by John Hammerton
* Stories, by Edward Wright
* Poetry, by John Hammerton
* School Lessons, by several writers, including Lois Mee, Arthur's sister
* Things To Make and Things To Do, by "Many writers"

The Encyclopædia broke new ground in the approach to education, aiming to make learning interesting and enjoyable. Its articles were clearly written. Some - in particular the scientific series - would have been challenging even to intelligent teenagers. It aimed above all to develop character and sense of duty.

The Encyclopedia was re-edited for the US market and retitled The Book of Knowledge . A new company, Grolier, was founded to publish and distribute the book.

Language: English

Publisher: Educational Book Company Ltd

Release: May 13, 2022

The Children's Encyclopedia (Ten Volume Set)

4.7/5 ( ratings)

Available in public domain. Volume one is digitally preserved here: http://childrensencyclopedia.blogspot...

The Children's Encyclopedia, originally titled The Children's Encyclopædia, was a printed encyclopedia originated by Arthur Mee, and published by the Educational Book Company Ltd., a subsidiary of the Amalgamated Press of London. It was published from 1908 through to 1964, and was found in many family homes throughout the British Empire.

The format of the Encyclopedia was unusual: because it was originally published in fortnightly parts between March 1908 and February 1910. Some readers could have bound their own collections, but the first eight-volume sets were published in 1910.

Each section contained a variety of articles, developing its various topics as it progressed. The work could be used as a conventional reference library , or each section could perhaps be read from start to finish. Articles could also be dipped into at random to provide entertainment and reading matter whenever required.

The Encyclopedia was originally organised into the following sections .

* Familiar Things, by "Many writers"
* Wonder, by "The Wise Man"
* Nature, by Ernest Bryant and Edward Step
* The Child’s Own Life, by Dr. Caleb Saleeby
* The Earth, by Dr. Caleb Saleeby
* All Countries, by Frances Epps
* Great Lives, by "Many writers"
* Golden Deeds, by "Many writers"
* Bible Stories, by Harold Begbie
* Famous Books, by John Hammerton
* Stories, by Edward Wright
* Poetry, by John Hammerton
* School Lessons, by several writers, including Lois Mee, Arthur's sister
* Things To Make and Things To Do, by "Many writers"

The Encyclopædia broke new ground in the approach to education, aiming to make learning interesting and enjoyable. Its articles were clearly written. Some - in particular the scientific series - would have been challenging even to intelligent teenagers. It aimed above all to develop character and sense of duty.

The Encyclopedia was re-edited for the US market and retitled The Book of Knowledge . A new company, Grolier, was founded to publish and distribute the book.

Language: English

Publisher: Educational Book Company Ltd

Release: May 13, 2022

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