Knowledge for the Time A Manual of Reading, Reference, and Conversation on Subjects of Living Interest, Useful Curiosity, and Amusing Research

"Knowledge for the Time" by John Timbs is a guidebook for exploring information, reference material, and discussions covering crucial topics, interesting curiosities, and entertaining investigations. It works to provide a wide range of information on different subjects, such as history, politics, science improvements, and up-to-date thinking. John Timbs shares knowledge from trustworthy places to help readers better understand current events and moments from the past. The book starts by highlighting the significance of modern history and growing interest in stories from people who saw things firsthand. Timbs stresses the book’s effort to fix past confusions with present-day understanding. His exploration into the nature of knowledge and its different qualities, encouraging a wide understanding of many fields. Through neatly arranged summaries and stories, he wants to make the book helpful for both informal readers and those doing deeper research, sending out clear and interesting information on important and valuable subjects.