Inquiries Concerning the Intellectual Powers, and the Investigation of Truth by John Abercrombie. With Additions and Explanations to Adapt the Work to the Use of Schools and Academies by Jacob Abbott
Identifier
1
Title
Inquiries Concerning the Intellectual Powers, and the Investigation of Truth by John Abercrombie. With Additions and Explanations to Adapt the Work to the Use of Schools and Academies by Jacob Abbott
Description
The book explores the nature of knowledge, how knowledge relates to the mind, the operation of critical thinking and a conceptualizad guide at the bottom of the page to help the reader understand the information. Leather bound hard book cover with pages threaded using twine. The back cover is loose from the spine. The outer spine is frayed, delicate, crumbling and partially missing. There are writings on the cover and within the margins of the pages, to include drawings and signatures.
Date
1841
Creator
John Abercrombie, Jacob Abbott
Format
PDF Document
Language
English
Rights
Digitized by Columbus State University students for educational and archival purposes.
Publisher
Otis, Broaders, and Company
Contributor
History of the Book Class, Fall 2025 History of the Book Class, Fall 2025
Original Format
book
Files
Collection
Citation
John Abercrombie, Jacob Abbott , “Inquiries Concerning the Intellectual Powers, and the Investigation of Truth by John Abercrombie. With Additions and Explanations to Adapt the Work to the Use of Schools and Academies by Jacob Abbott,” Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections , accessed November 6, 2025, https://omeka.web.columbusstate.edu/items/show/4393.