The Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Difussion of Useful Knowledge; Volume 16

<p>The Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge Volume 16 is a comprehensive reference work from the 19th century. Compiled by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge this volume continues the encyclopaedia's mission to provide accessible and affordable information on a wide range of subjects. Covering topics from science and technology to history and the arts this encyclopaedia aimed to educate the general public and promote intellectual enrichment.</p><p>This historical encyclopaedia offers a valuable snapshot of the knowledge and understanding of the mid-19th century making it a useful resource for historians researchers and anyone interested in the intellectual history of the period. The detailed entries and illustrations provide insight into the scientific technological and cultural advancements of the time.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>