Farm knowledge volume i farm animals farm knowledge volume ii soil and crops farm knowledge. The spanish flu pandemic of 1918, the deadliest in history, infected an estimated 500 million people worldwideabout onethird of the planets populationand killed an estimated 20 million. Organized knowledge in story and picture, michael vincent oshea. Based on sound principles and the actual experience of real farmers the farmers own cyclopedia, edward loomis davenport seymour. The nationalization of scientific knowledge in the habsburg empire. Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Unfollow grolier book of knowledge set to stop getting updates on your. It was one of the first books openly to discuss birth control. The original books are quite rare and expensive to purchase these days. Although the flu pandemic of 1918 killed far more people than the war it is only. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices.
Organized knowledge in story and picture, volume 3 the world book. Married love or love in marriage is a book by british academic marie stopes. The new book of knowledge has 50 pages of articles on birds, their anatomy, their habits, and so forth, rather in the fashion of a school textbook, but the old book of knowledge has 9 pages on storks, herons, and plovers alone, with information straight from the memory of an old bird watcher and afficionado including a flashy account of a. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Jan 18, 2017 unfortunately, a large number of the book of knowledge sets were printed at one time. The book is extremely rewarding and takes on many angles of the war which. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. In 1918, earning one dollar a year was not a bad business dealif you were already in the wealthy stratosphere. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. However, it is worth highlighting two aspects of the book regarding the spread of influenza within very different settings. The worst influenza pandemic since 1918 in a tabletop exercise days before an untested new president took power, officials briefed the. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 19 vol. The wonder book of knowledge, 1921 edition, illustrated by.
Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. What can we learn from marie stopess 1918 book married. Hard cover, not revised, set includes volume 1 farm animals, volume 2 om 17129142. Barrys book about the great influenza epidemic of 1918, which killed up to 100 million worldwide, is also a history of the practice of medicine. Edward loomis davenport, 1888farm knowledge new york, sears, 19181919.
Farm knowledge new york, sears, 19181919 ocolc920463325. I have the 1918 edition, which is probably just a reprint of the 1911 edition. Before aids or ebola, there was the spanish flu catharine arnolds gripping narrative, pandemic 1918, marks the 100th anniversary of an epidemic that altered world history. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Sjons novel moonstone the boy who never was manasteinn drengurinn sem aldrei var til, 20 is set this autumn, referencing the 1918 flu pandemic and eruption of the katla volcano according to stephenie meyer s novel twilight 2005, edward cullen is turned into a vampire to prevent him from dying in the 1918 flu pandemic in chicago. Bricks steady voice perfectly details the state of medical research in the 1800s, underlining the point that it was nonexistent.
Finding one copy from this a set is hard, finding all four and having them be first edition wont happen often. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book.
These are childrens encyclopedias by the grollier society, dated 1923. I have a set of the ook of knowledge, s from 1890 to. The story of the great influenza of 1918 is long and tortured, and one that barry delves into in great detail. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. But, the viral genome alone is unlikely to provide answers to some critical questions. Unfollow grolier book of knowledge set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Although the flu pandemic of 1918 killed far more people than the war it is only recently that it has been talked about, written about and analyzed.
The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. A very basic guide to valuing a book using the resources available on. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Front cover shows a young girl reading a book encircled by images from book including animals, fairies, etc. A century on, its overheated language can seem quaint, but the book was a pioneering attempt to tackle a problem that is still. Vtg 3 volume farm knowledge books 1918 sears roebuck animals. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. The first date that shows for the 20 volume grolier society edition is actually 1918. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection. Like most books worth reading, barrys work does not lend itself to an easy summary. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. March the telemachus episode in james joyces ulysses is published in serialized form in the u.
The story of influenza the threat of pandemic influenza. Since then, mankind has gained several advantages against the disease. Farm knowledge published for sears and roebuck and edited. Whitman w2025 paper covered boards with cloth spine. Based on sound principles and the actual experience of real farmers the. The book of knowledge annual 1958 hardcover january 1, 1958 by the grolier society inc. Black magic,superstition, charms, divination, signs, omens, etc. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf. Jul 18, 2014 farm knowledge published for sears and roebuck and edited by e. But when her book married love was published on march 26, 1918, it completely changed her.
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This volume challenges the widespread belief that scientific knowledge as such is. In the early 20th century, science was sufficiently sophisticated to anticipate that influenza, which had twice reached pandemic proportions in the late 19th century, would recur, but was largely powerless to. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. The bindings are completely intact and they are still quite usable. Jun 29, 2006 the new book of knowledge has 50 pages of articles on birds, their anatomy, their habits, and so forth, rather in the fashion of a school textbook, but the old book of knowledge has 9 pages on storks, herons, and plovers alone, with information straight from the memory of an old bird watcher and afficionado including a flashy account of a. A complete manual of successful farming written by recognized authorities in all parts of the country. In the early 20th century, science was sufficiently sophisticated to anticipate that influenza, which had twice reached pandemic proportions in the late 19th century, would recur, but was largely powerless to blunt the devastating impact of the 1918 h1n1 pandemic. Addall click on the used books tab at the top and fill out the. Vtg 3 volume farm knowledge books 1918 sears roebuck. There are four volumes, each dealing with a different part of farm life. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society originally largely a reprint of the british childrens encyclopaedia with revisions related to the united states by holland thompson, over time the encyclopedia evolved into a new entity entirely. The book begins by stating that more than ever today are happy.