A New Family Encyclopedia: Or Compendium Of Universal Knowledge (1831) is a comprehensive reference book written by Charles Augustus Goodrich. The book contains a plethora of information on various subjects such as science, history, geography, literature, and arts. It is designed to be a comprehensive guide for families to expand their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.The book is divided into sections, each covering a specific topic. The science section covers topics such as astronomy, chemistry, and physics, while the history section covers events and people from ancient times to the present day. The geography section covers the world's continents, countries, and cities, providing information on their culture, economy, and geography.The book also includes a section on literature, highlighting famous authors and their works, and an arts section covering painting, sculpture, and architecture. Additionally, the book contains a dictionary of important terms, a timeline of historical events, and a list of important inventions and discoveries.Overall, A New Family Encyclopedia: Or Compendium Of Universal Knowledge (1831) is an excellent resource for families looking to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the world. Its comprehensive coverage of various subjects makes it a valuable addition to any home library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.