The World's Progress (1913)
by Editorial Staff
With Illustrative Texts From Masterpieces Of Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Modern European, and American Literature. Fully Illustrated.
Publisher: The Delphian Society
Copyright 1913
WARNING: Green interior front and back cover pages. “emerald green,” is created by mixing copper and acetoarsenite or arsenite. “emerald green” was a favorite color in Victorian-era households, yet, toxic to touch. This book has been preserved in an Archival Plastic Book Cover and sealed with tape to prevent air circulation.
"The World's Progress" (1913), compiled by an Editorial Staff and published by The Delphian Society, offers a comprehensive overview of world history and culture, enhanced by illustrative texts from various literary masterpieces. The book aims to provide a broad understanding of human development, encompassing ancient civilizations, classical literature, and modern European and American advancements. Through its historical narrative and selected literary excerpts, accompanied by illustrations, the book seeks to educate and enlighten readers about the rich tapestry of human achievement and the interconnectedness of global history.
The Editorial Staff, responsible for creating "The World's Progress," represents a collective achievement in synthesizing and presenting a vast amount of historical and literary information. Their achievement lies in their ability to curate a diverse selection of texts and images, organizing them into a coherent narrative that aimed to educate and inspire. The staff's work reflects a commitment to providing readers with a broad cultural and historical education, drawing connections between literature and history to illuminate the development of human civilization. While the individual identities of the staff members may not be as prominent as a single author, their collaborative effort played a significant role in shaping the educational and cultural resources of their time.
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