Pantology or a Systematic Survey of Human Knowledge; Proposing a Classification of All Its Branches, and Illustrating Their History, Relations, Uses, and Objects; With a Synopsis of Their Leading Facts and Principles; And a Select Cata... #232751

But while proposing a classification of Human Knowledge, it seemed to the writer that its value would be greatly enhanced, and better appreciated, if connected with a brief summary of the know ledge which it was proposed to classify. The attempt has therefore here been made, to present such leading ideas Of each branch, as would give just views Of its nature, extent, and relative importance; thus in some degree gratifying curiosity, while stimulating it to farther inqui ries. Conscious, however, of the imperfect manner in which this has been done, the writer has appended a bibliographical catalogue, drawn up with great care, and referring to a few of the best authors, as far as he could ascertain, in each branch Of knowledge whose works, if carefully perused, will amply supply any deficiencies, and correct any occasional faults or errors in this. It is hoped that such a cata logue, however incomplete, from the very nature of the undertaking, may be of real assistance to those who are seeking the best books, either to read or to purchase, for themselves or for Libraries.