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Ideas Seldom Thought Of: For Extending Knowledge (1851)

Ideas Seldom Thought Of: For Extending Knowledge (1851)

Bliss, Henry

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral EducationGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1120629454
ISBN13: 9781120629456
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ideas Seldom Thought Of: For Extending Knowledge is a book written by Henry Bliss and first published in 1851. The book is a collection of essays and ideas aimed at expanding the reader's knowledge in various subjects. Bliss covers a wide range of topics, including science, history, literature, and philosophy. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different area of knowledge. In the section on science, Bliss discusses topics such as electricity, magnetism, and the laws of motion. He also explores the history of science, highlighting the contributions of famous scientists like Galileo and Newton. In the section on history, Bliss delves into various periods and civilizations, including ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. He provides insights into the political, social, and cultural factors that shaped these eras. The section on literature covers a range of genres, from poetry to drama to fiction. Bliss analyzes the works of famous authors like Shakespeare, Milton, and Dante, and provides commentary on their themes and techniques. Finally, in the section on philosophy, Bliss explores the nature of reality, ethics, and the human mind. He draws on the ideas of famous philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Descartes to provide insights into these complex topics. Overall, Ideas Seldom Thought Of: For Extending Knowledge is a thought-provoking and informative book that encourages readers to broaden their horizons and explore new areas of knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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