Barkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia Explained
Barkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information is an encyclopedia and miscellany first published in 1889 by Barkham Burroughs.
Background
Barkham Burroughs was reportedly a rear admiral in the United States Navy during the Benjamin Harrison administration.[1] He was also reputed to have invented the return address in the United States.[2] He died in 1952.[3]
Contents
The book has a particular focus on etiquette.[4] It also contains home remedies and recipes.
Publication history
The work was originally published in 1889. It was reprinted in 1983[5] by Miggs Burroughs, Barkham Burroughs's grandson.
Further reading
Notes and References
- News: Palmer. Chuck. August 23, 1983. What's so old-fashioned about astounding facts?. 12. The San Bernardino County Sun.
- News: Long. Connie. August 11, 1983. How to be polite, successful, prompt, frugal and abstemious. Tucson Citizen. 17.
- News: Condon. Garret. July 15, 1984. Dusting Off Encyclopedia After 95 Years. 105. Hartford Courant.
- News: Webster. Dan. November 2, 1988. 1889 facts still 'astounding'. 15. The Spokesman-Review.
- Book: Burroughs, Barkham. Barkham Burroughs' encyclopaedia of astounding facts and useful information, 1889.. 1989. Bonanza Books. 0-517-67950-7. New York. 19126534.
