Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing

Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing

  • Genres: 
    Modern (20th c)
  • Languages: 
    English
  • Provider: Librivox
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Written in 1910, this "cyclopedia" is full of information that was quite useful at the time. A hundred years later, its text is more humorous than practical -- although some advice never goes out of style. (Summary by Rachelellen)
Chapters
  • 01
    Introduction and Index of Advertisers
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  • 02
    Etiquette: Courtship and Marriage
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  • 03
    Customs of Mourning, Visiting Cards, and Dress. Anniversaries.
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  • 04
    Colors. Care of Teeth. The Perfect Figure.
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  • 05
    The Brain. Misnamed Things. Jesus' Death Sentence. A Lady's Chance of Marrying.
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  • 06
    Shaving. Facts to Settle Arguments.
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  • 07
    The Single Tax. Hypnotism. Care of a Piano. Salt-Rising Bread.
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  • 08
    Doing Business with a Bank.
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  • 09
    Facts about States and Cities.
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    Theosophy. Evolution. Sparrows. Feminine Height and Build. When a Man Comes of Age.
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  • 11
    Dreams.
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  • 12
    Flowers. Writing. Eyes. Palmistry.
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    Riddles. Last Words. Toasts. Precious Stones.
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    Grammar.
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    Accent and Pronunciation. Spelling. Punctuation. Use of Capitals.
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    Names of God. Sponges. Don't be Buried Alive. How to Serve Wine.
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  • 17
    Steps to American Liberty
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  • 18
    The U.S. Constitution, Articles I and II
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  • 19
    The U.S. Constitution, Articles III - VII and Amendments
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    Workingmen. Presidents.
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  • 21
    The Art of Not Forgetting.
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  • 22
    Memory Rhymes. Happiness Defined. The Depths of Space. Eulogy on the Dog.
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  • 23
    Health and Beauty. Infant Feeding and Management.
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    Names of Months and Days. Tips for Housekeepers. Character in Faces. Modern Fables. Mileage Between Cities.
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    Law and Legal Holidays.
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    Chamois Skins. Meaning of Names.
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    American Cities. State Flowers. Height of Structures. Age of Trees. Dictionary of Aeronautics. College Colors. Osteopathy.
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    Trademarks and Patents. Shakespeare's Counsel. Money.
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  • 29
    Facts of General Interest. Some of Nature's Wonders. Rules of the Road. Canary Birds.
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  • 30
    Recipes and Trade Secrets, Part 1.
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    Recipes and Trade Secrets, Continued.
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    Opportunity. Weights and Measures. Phrenology. Parliamentary Law.
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    Friendly Advice on Many Subjects.
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    Accidents and Emergencies. Poisons. Philosophical Facts.
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    Advertisements, Part 1.
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    Advertisements, Part 2.
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    Advertisements, Part 3.
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    Advertisements, Part 4.
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    Advertisements, Part 5.
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    Advertisements, Part 6.
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    Advertisements, Part 7.
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    Advertisements, Part 8.
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    Advertisements, Part 9.
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