The Complete Compendium of Universal Knowledge by William Ralston Balch - 1973

New York: Syntonic Research, 1973. Facsimile of a rare 1895 reference book, providing a fascinating glimpse into another era. Title page states "containing all you want to know of language, history, government, business and social forms, and a thousand and one other useful subjects. 438 pages plus extensive index and a portfolio of engravings from Century Magazine ca. 1885, including early photographs of the moon's surface. A warmly written, personable reference work. Includes complete details on running a farm, keeping house and cooking, even a section on how to get rich. (Sound, clean copy, with two small scraped areas on back cover, prompting the condition to be reduced to "good").. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.