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The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing

by Joseph Trienens

Written in 1910, this “cyclopedia” is full of information that was quite useful at the time. A hundred years later, its text is more humorous than practical — although some advice never goes out of style.

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English

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English

Published In

2011

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