Beyer's Tourist's Library
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Author Description
Title: Beyer's Tourist's Library. Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The GENERAL HISTORICAL collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world. Topics include health, education, economics, agriculture, environment, technology, culture, politics, labour and industry, mining, penal policy, and social order. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Beyer, F; 1888, [-91.]. 2 vol.; 8º. 10280.e.38.
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THE THESIS
This collection offers a 19th-century perspective on the world, compiled from the British Library's extensive historical archives. The material, digitised by Microsoft, covers a wide array of topics including health, education, economics, agriculture, the environment, technology, culture, politics, labor, industry, mining, penal policy, and social order, providing readers with insights into the societal concerns and knowledge of the era.
THE SCOPE MAP
- A 19th-century view of the world.
- Topics include health, education, economics, agriculture, environment, technology, culture, politics, labor and industry, mining, penal policy, and social order.
- Material digitised from the British Library's General Historical collection.
- Content reflects the knowledge and societal concerns of the 19th century.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This collection is presented as a historical resource, offering a window into 19th-century thought and societal structures. The compilation from the British Library's archives suggests a scholarly or archival approach, likely appealing to historians, researchers, and those interested in the social and technological developments of the Victorian era. The breadth of topics indicates a comprehensive overview of the period's concerns and knowledge base.
Page Count:
184
Publication Date:
2011-03-24
Publisher:
British Library, Historical Print Editions
ISBN-10:
1241322384
ISBN-13:
9781241322380
History
Non-Fiction
Travel
19th Century
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