Reprint of the original, first published in 1841.

An ambitious attempt to classify and organize human knowledge in a systematic and comprehensive way, written by philosopher and educator Roswell Park. Covering all major fields of human inquiry, from art and literature to science and philosophy, this book provides a valuable overview of the intellectual achievements of different cultures and epochs. With extensive bibliographical references and helpful summaries, this book is an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and intellectual enthusiasts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.