Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing
Joseph Trienens
Play
Length 14 h 26 min
Chapters 43
First published 1910
Written in 1910, this "cyclopedia" is full of information that was quite useful at the time. A hundred years later, its text is more humorous than practical -- although some advice never goes out of style. (Summary by Rachelellen)
Chapters
1
Introduction and Index of Advertisers Read by rachelellen 9:04
2
Etiquette: Courtship and Marriage Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 17:39
3
Customs of Mourning, Visiting Cards, and Dress. Anniversaries. Read by swroot 26:01
4
Colors. Care of Teeth. The Perfect Figure. Read by rachelellen 13:47
5
The Brain. Misnamed Things. Jesus' Death Sentence. A Lady's Chance of Marrying. Read by Mike Roop 15:42
6
Shaving. Facts to Settle Arguments. Read by Andrew Lebrun 29:21
7
The Single Tax. Hypnotism. Care of a Piano. Salt-Rising Bread. Read by durnburr 13:23
8
Doing Business with a Bank. Read by durnburr 15:34
9
Facts about States and Cities. Read by Mike Roop 13:18
10
Theosophy. Evolution. Sparrows. Feminine Height and Build. When a Man Comes of Age. Read by Caitlin Kelly 10:36
11
Dreams. Read by Lisa Chau 56:09
12
Flowers. Writing. Eyes. Palmistry. Read by Caitlin Kelly 31:40
13
Riddles. Last Words. Toasts. Precious Stones. Read by SueAnn Dozier 29:07
14
Grammar. Read by rachelellen 25:10
15
Accent and Pronunciation. Spelling. Punctuation. Use of Capitals. Read by Robin Cotter 20:34
16
Names of God. Sponges. Don't be Buried Alive. How to Serve Wine. Read by Cori Samuel 9:41
17
Steps to American Liberty Read by rachelellen 17:54
18
The U.S. Constitution, Articles I and II Read by rachelellen 24:58
19
The U.S. Constitution, Articles III - VII and Amendments Read by rachelellen 19:50
20
Workingmen. Presidents. Read by Julian Jamison 13:30
21
The Art of Not Forgetting. Read by roolynninms 26:41
22
Memory Rhymes. Happiness Defined. The Depths of Space. Eulogy on the Dog. Read by Lisa Chau 10:37
23
Health and Beauty. Infant Feeding and Management. Read by Caitlin Kelly 15:21
24
Names of Months and Days. Tips for Housekeepers. Character in Faces. Modern Fables. Mileage Between Cities. Read by rachelellen 17:03
25
Law and Legal Holidays. Read by roolynninms 20:35
26
Chamois Skins. Meaning of Names. Read by Rosalind Wills 23:13
27
American Cities. State Flowers. Height of Structures. Age of Trees. Dictionary of Aeronautics. College Colors. Osteopathy. Read by Larysa Jaworski 29:33
28
Trademarks and Patents. Shakespeare's Counsel. Money. Read by Caitlin Kelly 16:34
29
Facts of General Interest. Some of Nature's Wonders. Rules of the Road. Canary Birds. Read by Lisa Chau 18:28
30
Recipes and Trade Secrets, Part 1. Read by SueAnn Dozier 19:20
31
Recipes and Trade Secrets, Continued. Read by SueAnn Dozier 18:17
32
Opportunity. Weights and Measures. Phrenology. Parliamentary Law. Read by ML Cohen 35:53
33
Friendly Advice on Many Subjects. Read by Claire Goget 24:40
34
Accidents and Emergencies. Poisons. Philosophical Facts. Read by rachelellen 23:57
35
Advertisements, Part 1. Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 14:23
36
Advertisements, Part 2. Read by Caitlin Kelly 19:32
37
Advertisements, Part 3. Read by Jason Oakley 12:16
38
Advertisements, Part 4. Read by roolynninms 14:24
39
Advertisements, Part 5. Read by roolynninms 13:32
40
Advertisements, Part 6. Read by Cori Samuel 22:07
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Advertisements, Part 7. Read by Robin Cotter 20:36
42
Advertisements, Part 8. Read by Robin Cotter 19:13
43
Advertisements, Part 9. Read by rachelellen 16:22
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