The European Scrap Book - 1928 - William H Wise - Vintage Illustrated Anthology of History, Literature, and Art

A fascinating vintage time capsule - The European Scrap Book: The Year’s Golden Harvest of Thought and Achievement, published by William H. Wise & Co. in New York in 1928.

This large, beautifully illustrated anthology gathers writing and commentary reflecting the important ideas, events, personalities, and achievements of its era. Rather than focusing on a single subject, the book ranges widely across science, literature, art, music, philosophy, politics, religion, exploration, invention, business, social issues, and other areas of contemporary thought. It offers an intriguing snapshot of what educated readers in the late 1920s were reading, discussing, and considering important.

The book includes numerous illustrations, including a frontispiece portrait of George Bernard Shaw, an illustrated title page, black-and-white illustrations, and color plates. Among the subjects and personalities represented George Meredith, Clare Sheridan, Mussolini, Anatole France, H. G. Wells, Trader Horn, socialism, ethics, literature, London life, and the changing cultural landscape of Europe and America.

398 pages, 8 x 10.75 inches. Good vintage condition. The book has age patina to the cover, with yellowing to the pages. There is an inscription inside the book. The binding is intact.