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29-OCT-2008

BOOKS: Book of Knowledge

There was a set of these books (The Book of Knowledge) in my home
when I was growing up and I read every one.

The contents include folk tales, poetry, history, lessons,
natural history, anthropology, songs, activities and interesting facts.

This particular set was published in 1918 and I bought it through eBay.

Here is another image that I created for this week's challenge:

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Guest 19-Jan-2009 19:18
This set of the very same edition was in my home when I was a child. I loved every volume and read them all many, many times.
Jola Dziubinska03-Nov-2008 01:13
Old books are so much nicer and wiser than the new ones, not to mention kids are not very eager to read today.
Cindi Smith03-Nov-2008 00:15
This is an excellent presentation. The light is perfect and I know you really love those books!;)
clark langley01-Nov-2008 05:48
both are nice still lifes
sue anne01-Nov-2008 02:13
I didn't have these books and they looks very interesting.
Evaristo Buendia Carrera31-Oct-2008 15:03
Very nice Illustration. Skillful people in the book business!
Yvonne31-Oct-2008 10:50
Beautiful old books and a delightful shot!
Jeff Lobaugh31-Oct-2008 00:23
Superb still life!!!
carol j. phipps30-Oct-2008 23:22
I remember them well. My set was ruined in a flood.
Mairéad30-Oct-2008 20:35
We had a set of them at home too when I was a kid and I also loved reading them,
Great shot. V
Máire Uí Mhaicín30-Oct-2008 19:59
I like this very much. This was a tale in one of my schoolbooks as a child also.
cits_4_pets30-Oct-2008 19:56
Nicely composed stilllife. Nice lighting.
Knox O30-Oct-2008 18:45
Like the old tyme feeling here.
Russ Rose30-Oct-2008 17:43
I remember the series. good choice. nice set of books. read them also. nice image.
Barbara Heide30-Oct-2008 16:21
beautiful! love these old books!
beverley harrison30-Oct-2008 15:52
i think i have a set of these in the loft somewhere...
Ann...30-Oct-2008 12:41
Sounds an interesting read!
Guest 30-Oct-2008 12:09
REally well done- the books look great, and the runner underneath makes the visual even more interesting.
laine8230-Oct-2008 11:59
What a wonderful possession...great shot
monica memoli30-Oct-2008 09:33
Ancient mood. v
Kathryn30-Oct-2008 08:36
Fabulous - This is a wonderful shot ...
Debbie Blackburn Beierle30-Oct-2008 06:50
Wonderful composition and lighting! Wonderful tones and I like the sharp details!
Maaike Huizer30-Oct-2008 06:34
Excellent entry. Beautiful books.
BleuEvanescence30-Oct-2008 06:33
I wish we had such lovely books in my home...
Superb shot!
j>a>e>17 :):):)30-Oct-2008 06:20
eight lyrical legs grant YOU special hallloweeen magic, j>a>e>17 :):):)
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