Notes and Queries, Number 28, May 11, 1850 by Various
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page 62 of 67 (92%)
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The Work now announced is the commencement of a NEW SERIES OF
CYCLOPÆDIAS, FOUNDED UPON THE VAST TREASURY OF ORIGINAL MATERIALS IN "THE PENNY CYCLOPÆDIA." The publication commences with THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE; To form Two Volumes, with Steel Engravings and numerous Coloured Maps; And to be completed in Twelve Monthly Parts, at Half-a-Crown. "The Part now before us is the commencement of the 'Cyclopædia of Geography.' The articles which appear in the present number convey a large amount of useful information in a compact and intelligent form. They are evidently the productions of competent writers, well acquainted with the present state of geographical science. The Maps are beautifully distinct. Fulness, compactness, and clearness--the great requisites of a Cyclopædia--are here combined in a high degree."--_The Athenæum_, No. 1175. "The Part before us promises well. Books published subsequently to the 'Penny Cyclopædia' have been consulted, to bring down the information to the latest date; and many contributions from local residents of places in this country enrich particular articles with full knowledge."--_The Spectator_, No. 1140. LONDON: CHARLES KNIGHT, FLEET STREET. * * * * * |
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