The young man's best companion

And book of general knowledge. Containing English grammar, writing, short hand, arithmetic, accounts, book keeping, algebra, geometry, mensuration, gauging, drawing, geography, chronology, and rules for improving memory. General observations on gardening, for every month in the year. A brief sketch of naval and military affairs, an account of the various religious sects, with lists of the most approved books on each subject. Observations on behaviour and manners, with rules for conversation. Also a choice selection of the most useful and important receipts in the different branches of art and science

By L. Murray, F.A.S.