| Aphorisms from the Writings of Herbert Spencer Contributor(s): Spencer, Herbert (Author) |
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ISBN: 1846649129 ISBN-13: 9781846649127 Publisher: Obscure Press OUR PRICE: $24.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Originally published in 1894. Author: Spencer, Herbert, 1820-1903 Language: English Keywords: Aphorisms and apothegms Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.48 lbs) 168 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This volume contains a collection of aphoristic excerpts taken from a range of Herbert Spencer s written works. Herbert Spencer (1820 - 1903) was an esteemed English philosopher, anthropologist, biologist, and sociologist. This profound and thought-provoking selection contains a wealth of interesting and often beautiful musings, that will not only interest, but also be of considerable utility to those who read them. A worthy addition to any bookshelf, this book is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Spencer s work. The sections of this volume include: Education, Evolution, Science, Sociology, Politics, Justice, Liberty, Truth and Honesty, Sympathy, Happiness, and self-Control . This antiquarian book was first published in 1894, and is being republished now in an affordable, modern, and high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author." |