The Penny Magazine V13: Of The Society For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge (1844)

by Charles Knight

Book Overview

The Penny Magazine V13: Of The Society For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge (1844) is a book that contains a collection of articles and illustrations that were published in the 13th volume of The Penny Magazine. The Penny Magazine was a popular British magazine that was published weekly in the 19th century and was aimed at educating the general public on a wide range of topics. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was a non-profit organization that was founded in 1826 with the goal of providing affordable and accessible education to the working classes. The articles in this book cover a variety of topics, including history, science, art, and literature. Some of the articles include ""The Life of John Wesley"", ""The History of the Steam Engine"", and ""The Poetry of Robert Burns"". The book also includes numerous illustrations that accompany the articles. Overall, The Penny Magazine V13 is a fascinating glimpse into the educational and cultural landscape of 19th century Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120308836
• ISBN13: 9781120308832
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 2.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"