The Young Man's Best Companion and Guide to Useful Knowledge

Preface: In preparing for the public eye the following work, it has been the purpose of the proprietor, and the study of the editor, to present to the reader, within a moderate compass of size and expense, a general introduction to knowledge, founded on accurate principles, and applicable to various businesses and occupations in ordinary life. .........Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.