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A compact treasure‑trove of everyday insight, this volume gathers more than a thousand facts that most readers have never encountered, yet each one illuminates a corner of the world we share. The author favors plain language, steering clear of heavy jargon so that the material feels like a friendly chat rather than a lecture. From the quirks of ancient instruments to the basics of modern industry, the selections span history, science, language, and culture, offering something to pique any curious mind.
Organized for easy browsing, the book includes a detailed index that lets you dip straight into the topic that catches your eye, whether it’s a strange abbreviation or a surprising statistic about a distant territory. Short entries are paired with clear explanations, making them ideal for quick listening or a leisurely mental stroll. The tone stays approachable throughout, turning obscure details into pleasant and useful nuggets of knowledge you’ll love to share.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (294K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by MFR, Christopher Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2018-03-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1858–1918
A lively early-20th-century writer on journalism, salesmanship, business, and everyday practical know-how, he brought a newspaperman’s direct style to everything he wrote. His books aim to be useful first, blending advice, observation, and strong opinions in a way that still feels energetic today.
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