Science in nineteenth-century children's books : an exhibition based on the Encyclopaedia Britannica historical collection of books for children in the University of Chicago Library, held during the celebration of the University's seventy-fifth anniversary year, August through October, 1966, Harper Memorial Library.
Alternate Title(s):
Science in 19th-century children's books
Published / Created:
[Chicago] : [University of Chicago], [1966]
Physical Description:
19 unnumbered pages : illustrations on inside covers ; 22 cm
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Caption title.
Contents:
The beginnings of science books for children -- Science as a source of salvation and moral behavior -- Science as a source of knowledge about the world -- Science as a source of progress -- Science as a source of conflict.
Subject Terms:
Science -- Juvenile literature -- History -- 19th century -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions. | University of Chicago. Library -- Exhibitions. | University of Chicago. Library. | Science.