A key to knowledge; or, Things in common use. Simply and shortly explained. By a mother, (author of "Always Happy," "Hints on Happiness," "Claudine," "True stories from ancient history," &c.). Fourth edition, revised by the author.

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Title A key to knowledge; or, Things in common use. Simply and shortly explained. By a mother, (author of "Always Happy," "Hints on Happiness," "Claudine," "True stories from ancient history," &c.). Fourth edition, revised by the author.
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Signed Author By a mother, (author of "Always Happy," "Hints on Happiness," "Claudine," "True stories from ancient history," &c.)
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Self-published No
Volumes 1
Pagination viii, 172
Date of Publication 1823
Edition Statement Fourth edition, revised by the author.
Edition Number 4
Date of First Publication 1814
Imprint J. Harris and Son, corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard
Colophon Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset-street, London
Copyright Statement
Location of Printing London GB
Format Duodecimo (12mo)
Length (cm) 14
Width (cm) 8
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  • Bl 12201.a.27.
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Budden, Maria Elizabeth. A key to knowledge; or, Things in common use. Simply and shortly explained. By a mother, (author of "Always Happy," "Hints on Happiness," "Claudine," "True stories from ancient history," &c.). Fourth edition, revised by the author.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 11318, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/11318. Accessed 2025-11-14. 

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