Knowledge for the Time / A Manual of Reading, Reference, and Conversation on Subjects of Living Interest, Useful Curiosity, and Amusing Research

Name: Knowledge for the Time / A Manual of Reading, Reference, and Conversation on Subjects of Living Interest, Useful Curiosity, and Amusing Research
Author: John Timbs

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The volume collects several hundred concise entries—abstracts, abridgments, and summaries—on contemporary and perennial topics, including historico-political sketches, scientific and technological advances, measures and values, health and domestic life, religious thought, and curiosities. Arranged for quick reference and conversation, each item pairs factual explanation with anecdote and illustration to stimulate curiosity and practical understanding. Emphasis falls on current developments, civic institutions, and useful facts that aid judgment and discussion, while avoiding depth in favor of breadth; the work aims to furnish readers with compact, memorable information suited to general education, social exchange, and further inquiry.

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John Timbs

John Timbs was a 19th-century English author and journalist known for his engaging works that explore various aspects of society, science, and eccentricity. His notable titles include "Anecdotes about Authors, and Artists," which offers insights into the lives of literary figures, and "Club Life of London," a two-volume series that delves into the social culture of London's clubs and taverns from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Timbs also contributed to the understanding of science and curiosity through works like "Curiosities of Science, Past and Present." His writings reflect a keen interest in the peculiarities of life and the human experience.