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Pears cyclopaedia, 1957-58 : an everyday work of reference for the home, school, and office / editor L. Mary Barker.

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Title Pears cyclopaedia, 1957-58 : an everyday work of reference for the home, school, and office / editor L. Mary Barker.
Edition Sixty-sixth edition.
Publisher and/or associated date/s Illworth, Middlesex : A. and F. Pears Limited, 1957?
Isleworth, Middlesex : A. and F. Pears Limited, 1897.
©1953-1954.
Description 993 pages : Illustrations, maps, flags ; 21 cm.
Note First edition published 1897.
Inside back cover: Flags ; Inside back cover: advertisment for Pears soap.
Includes index page 8.
Contents I: The Wider World: Events -- Prominent People -- A Citizen's Guide -- The world of science -- Gazetteer of the World -- Atlas of the World. II Everyday Information: Phrases and abbreviations -- General information -- Business directory -- Legal notes -- General compendium. III Home and personal: English Dictionary -- Familiar Foreign Phrases -- Abbreviations in common use -- Synonym and Antonyms -- Dictionary of Classical Mythology -- General Information -- Business Dictionary -- General Compendium. -- Group III: Family affairs -- Medicine -- Hygiene and cosmetics -- Housewifery -- Gardening -- Radio, Television and Radar -- Sports and Pastimes -- Poultry and Pigeons -- Domestic Pets.
Summary This work of reference falls into three main groups, The World, Everyday Information and Home and Personal. A handy book of knowledge printed for the general public.
Subjects Almanacs
Periodicals
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Other Authors &/or Associated Persons Barker, L. Mary (editor)
Other Corporate Bodies Pears (A. & F.) Limited
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