General Encyclopedia of Sciences and Arts - Part Seventeen

A monumental undertaking of the human mind: "The General Encyclopedia of Sciences and Arts" is an attempt to unite all of humanity's knowledge in a single encyclopedia. Published from 1818 onward, the work reflects the pursuit of order, enlightenment, and depth—with detailed articles that go far beyond the usual dictionary entry. Anyone interested in the intellectual culture of the 19th century will discover here a window into a time when science and education were considered the highest ideals.
"General Encyclopedia of Sciences and Arts - Seventeenth Part" is an unaltered, high-quality reprint of the original 1842 edition.