Publisher's Synopsis
The Secular Reading Book For Adults, published in 1864 by the Society Promoting Christian Knowledge, is a collection of essays and stories intended for a mature audience. The book features a variety of topics, including history, science, literature, and philosophy, with the aim of providing readers with a broad education in secular subjects. The essays are written in a clear and concise style, making them accessible to readers of all levels of education. Some of the topics covered in the book include the history of the Roman Empire, the principles of geology, the works of Shakespeare, and the philosophy of John Locke. The Society Promoting Christian Knowledge, which published the book, was a Christian organization that aimed to promote education and literacy among the general public. Despite its religious affiliation, the Secular Reading Book For Adults is a non-religious work that focuses solely on secular subjects. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gaining a well-rounded education in a variety of secular fields.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
