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The ''Library of Entertaining Knowledge'' was founded by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. The books appeared from 1829 to 1838, published in London by Charles Knight, and complemented the Society's ''Library of Useful Knowledge'', which had not sold as well as hoped. The volumes were priced at 4''s''. 6''d'', more expensive than rival non-fiction series.
The ''Library of Entertaining Knowledge'' was founded by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. The books appeared from 1829 to 1838, published in London by Charles Knight, and complemented the Society's ''Library of Useful Knowledge'', which had not sold as well as hoped. The volumes were priced at 4''s''. 6''d'', more expensive than rival non-fiction series.
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{{Authority control Book series 1820s books 1830s books