Chambers' papers for the people.

Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Chambers, William, 1800-1883.
Contributors: Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: Edinburgh : William & Robert Chambers, 1850-51.
Notes:Physical description: v. ; 8vo
Table of Contents:
vol. I. Bonaparte family. Sepulchres of Etruria. Education of the citizen. The myth. Popular cultivation of music / Ebenezer Elliott, etc.
vol. III. Arctic explorations. Utopias. Carthage. Recent discoveries in astronomy. Mechanics' institutions / Thomas Campbell, etc.
vol. IV. Bourbon family. California. Fenelon. Every-day life of the Greeks. Science of the sunbeam / Sir Robert Peel, etc.
vol. V. Secret societies of Middle Ages. Rajah Brooke. The education movement. Antarctic explorations. Jewish life in central Europe / Wordsworth, etc.
vol. VII. Water supply of towns. Ancient Scandinavia. Life in an Indiaman. Law of storms. Isthmus of Panama / De Foe, etc.
vol. VIII. Ocean routes. Cromwell. Life at Græfenberg. Ancient philosophic sects. Wonders of human folly / Lady Wortley Montagu, etc.
vol. IX. Recent decorative art. Alchemy. German poets. Deserts of Africa. Electric communications / Fichte, etc.
vol. X. Ancient rites and mysteries. Siberia and Russina penal settlements. Experimental philosophy. Confucius. Siam / Thomas Moore, etc.
vol. XII. Railway communications. Incas of Peru. What is philosophy? European intercourse with Japan. Progress of America / Wellington, etc.