Four thousand years of the world's progress from the early ages to the present time. Embracing nearly every branch of industry, invention, education, art, science, etc. Information on the ancient condition of the subjects treated of, obtained from a thorough research among the volumes of the Astor library. The present condition, principally from a careful inspection of all the exhibits, and personal consultation with exhibitors and officials of the International Exhibition of 1876 ..
Burr, Samuel J