The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia complete 20 volume set with schoolsubject guide supplement thompson, ph. Book of knowledge the book of knowledge, the childrens encyclopaedia. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia vol 1 i 1 i hardcover 1912 by arthur mee editor, ph. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The book of knowledge, volume 24 arthur mee full view 1911. Every illustration comes with a choice of image size as well as complete source information for proper citations in school projects. It was published from 1908 through to 1964, and was found in many family homes throughout the british empire. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia vol 1. Imagination in education arthur mees childrens encyclopedia an endangered achievement of 20th century art. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Arthur mee is currently considered a single author. B004lhpr3s the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i the boo. With numerous black and white illustrations and one color illustration on the frontis sheet as you describe, this book has a documented rare book value of 55.
Finley introduction see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Arthur mee was born into a working class family in stapleford in 1875. Edited by arthur mee and holland thompson with an introduction by john h. The new book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 20wxyz by editors of grolier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The childrens encyclopedia edited by arthur mee, holland thompson et al. They were printed, while he was still alive, in great britain by the amalgamated press, ltd london. Goblins this illustration is from the public domain book. Little verses for very little people verses, nursery. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. I have the 1918 edition, which is probably just a reprint of the 1911 edition. Details about b004lhpr3s the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i the boo by arthur mee hardcover. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Arthur henry mee 21 july 1875 27 may 1943 was an english writer, journalist and educator.
In these web pages devoted to the history of astronomy in wales, it is essential to acknowledge arthur mees contribution to the subject. The book of knowledge project gutenberg selfpublishing. The childrens encyclopaedia 20 volume set hardcover 1919 by et al arthur mee, holland thompson author. Catherines, ontario, when i spotted these books on the bottom shelf opposite the checkout desk, and im glad that i did. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i by holland thompson, ph. Arthur mees most popular book is the worlds greatest books, volume 1. It is in four sections, with a contents list for each section, and the coloured pages are also set in a slideshow. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. He was the second child and oldest son of henry mee, a mechanical engineer, and his wife, mary.
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The worlds greatest books volume 01 fiction by arthur mee. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. It is now possible to see, in the past 2,000 years of encyclopaedia production, the existence of a pattern closely related to the changing social needs of each age. Mee supplied much historical information to silas evans for the chapter about welsh astronomy in seryddiaeth a seryddwyr. These british book of knowledge encyclopedias were edited not by arthur mee, but by a series of different editors including harold fb wheeler the book of knowledge, circa 1935, john alexander hammerton the book of knowledge, 1955 and gordon stowell the new book of knowledge, 1959.
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Arthur henry mee 18751943 arthur mee was the second oldest of ten children. Clipart etc provides students and teachers with over 71,500 pieces of quality educational clipart. Youll find no advertisements, popups, or inappropriate links here. The childrens encyclopaedia 20 volume set arthur mee, holland thompson, et al on. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume. Lancashire berkshire the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 9 only. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Publication date 1912 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries. This is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume xviii 18 arthur mee. He is best known for the harmsworth selfeducator, the childrens encyclop. Volume 1 of an early edition of arthur mees childrens encyclopedia is now online in facsimile, in four sections. Mee arthur is the author of books such as the kings england. I have the set of arthur mee childrens encyclopedias volume 110 in perfect condition.
The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Life, the universe and everything is contained in arthur mees childrens encyclopedia. He produced other works, most of which had patriotic tone, particularly when discussing. The worlds greatest books volume 01 fiction by arthur. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume xiii the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. The childrens encyclopaedia 20 volume set holland thompson, et al arthur mee on. Media in category the book of knowledge the following 27 files are in this category, out of 27 total. Find the book of knowledge by mee, arthur and holland thompson at biblio. Arthur mees 1936 edition published by hodder and stoughton in dark green cloth with gold gilt lettering on the spine is not rare but a good book none the less. Mee arthur books biography and list of works author of the. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume vi vi. Little people verses antique vintage encyclopedia printable free 1912 little people verses lots of cute printables here, and other stuff as well. The childrens encyclopedia by mee, arthur and a great selection of related books.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The book of knowledge by mee, arthur and holland thompson. The book of knowledge the book of knowledge by mee, arthur published 1912 by the grolier society. Arthur mee has 116 books on goodreads with 4405 ratings. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. Published 1923 by the grolier society, the educational book company in new york, london. The family was a very happy one, and in time there were to be ten children altogether. Arthur mee author of childrens books, the childrens. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee.