Published by Cassell Petter Galpin. London. No date -1884. 6 volumes in 3. 4to, 1880
Seller: Patrick Pollak Rare Books ABA ILAB, SOUTH BRENT, DEVON, United Kingdom
pp. c. 400 per volume. Many woodcut illustrations in each. Half contemporary roan and marbled boards, some rubbing of the edges, a nice set. *The articles are all anonymous bar the ones on Economics, by THOROLD ROGERS. They give a interesting view on what was considered necessary knowledge for the cultured workman - INTRODUCTION. 'Our aim has been to include every branch of study which can possibly be useful in any of the varied walks of life. To render the workman more perfect in his vocation.'.