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The New Dictionary of Thoughts: A Cyclopedia of Quotations (1891)

by Tryon Edwards (Editor)

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This antiquarian volume contains Tryon Edwards s 1877 work; The New Dictionary of Thoughts . It is a carefully compiled, intellectually edited, and properly arranged collection of quotes, maxims, and aphorisms. The book is designed as a tool for readers who are looking to broaden their knowledge, and to get-to-know the thoughts of the world s greatest minds on a vast range of subjects. This book would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Tryon Edwards (1809 - 1894), was an American theologian, best remembered for compiling this classic book of quotations. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author."… (more)
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  laplantelibrary | Mar 15, 2022 |
First published in 1852 as Jewels for the Household, enlarged and titled Dictionary of Thoughts in 1891. 794 pages which should prove to be very entertaining.
  MarieTea | Jul 31, 2012 |
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Browns, Ralph EmersonEditorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Catrevas, C. N.Editorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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This antiquarian volume contains Tryon Edwards s 1877 work; The New Dictionary of Thoughts . It is a carefully compiled, intellectually edited, and properly arranged collection of quotes, maxims, and aphorisms. The book is designed as a tool for readers who are looking to broaden their knowledge, and to get-to-know the thoughts of the world s greatest minds on a vast range of subjects. This book would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Tryon Edwards (1809 - 1894), was an American theologian, best remembered for compiling this classic book of quotations. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author."

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