Bibliograph

All facts considered, the essential library of inessential knowledge, Kee Malesky

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All facts considered, the essential library of inessential knowledge, Kee Malesky

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

All facts considered

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

607973875

Responsibility statement

Kee Malesky

Sub title

the essential library of inessential knowledge

Summary

"Presents a compendium of fascinating facts on intriguing subjects ranging from history and science to the arts, ... [including] everything from the useful to the downright bizarre"--P. [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

pt. 1. On memory and history. Battles and bigwigs: ancient and modern, sacred and civil history -- Deviations and wonders: the natural history of land, sea, animals, and vegetables -- Fish or weapon?: the natural history of crafts and manufactures -- pt. 2. On reason and science. Links in the chain of being: the science of God: theology, religion, and superstition -- Letters in plain sight: the science of humanity: thinking, remembering, communicating -- Sin versus virtue: ethics and law -- Modus mundi: the science of nature: physics, mathematics, geography -- Ugly bags of mostly water: zoology, physiology, medicine -- The wild blue yonder and what's below: astronomy, meteorology, botany, mineralogy, chemistry -- pt. 3. On imagination, poetry, and art. Perfect circles: sacred and profane art: painting, sculpture, architecture -- Rhapsodies in bloom: music theory and practice -- Love songs and lost words: literature, drama, narrative

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