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Offered is a copy of The Pocket Guide to Science, a Second Edition volume edited by E. E. Free, Ph.D., and published by Popular Science Monthly in 1924. This fascinating book utilizes a question-and-answer format to explain the facts of modern science as they were understood in the 1920s.
The contents offer a broad overview of early 20th-century scientific knowledge, with chapters dedicated to "The Human Machine," "How Things Work," "Everyday Chemistry," "Radio," and "The Story of the Stars".
Condition: The exterior covers exhibit age-related wear, including fraying at the edges and spine. The interior displays signs of aging, such as light foxing and some tanning, consistent with a century-old pocket reference. The text block remains intact, and the pages are legible.
Historical Appeal: This is an excellent acquisition for collectors of vintage educational books or those interested in the history of science popularization.
Note: This item is sold as a vintage historical collectible.
$19.80
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$19.80
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1924 The Pocket Guide to Science Second Edition Popular Science Monthly
$19.80
Sale price
$19.80
Regular price
Offered is a copy of The Pocket Guide to Science, a Second Edition volume edited by E. E. Free, Ph.D., and published by Popular Science Monthly in 1924. This fascinating book utilizes a question-and-answer format to explain the facts of modern science as they were understood in the 1920s.
The contents offer a broad overview of early 20th-century scientific knowledge, with chapters dedicated to "The Human Machine," "How Things Work," "Everyday Chemistry," "Radio," and "The Story of the Stars".
Condition: The exterior covers exhibit age-related wear, including fraying at the edges and spine. The interior displays signs of aging, such as light foxing and some tanning, consistent with a century-old pocket reference. The text block remains intact, and the pages are legible.
Historical Appeal: This is an excellent acquisition for collectors of vintage educational books or those interested in the history of science popularization.
Note: This item is sold as a vintage historical collectible.