KNIGHT, Charles.

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The English Cyclopaedia: Geography. First edition of the geographical instalment of this popular reference work. Charles Knight (1791-1873) tailored his publishing career to the self-improvement of the working classes, recommending this "for those who labour with their hands, and have little time for systematic study" (p. 275). Published as an enlarged version of his Penny Cyclopedia (1833-1844), it also includes sections on natural history, biography, and arts and sciences.

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