The Outline Of History By H.G.WELLS 1925 Volumes 1 And 2
The Outline of History by H.G. Wells, published in two volumes by The Waverley Book Company Ltd. (often dated around 1920), is a comprehensive narrative, titled "Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind". It chronicles world history from Earth's origin to World War I, featuring illustrations by J.F. Horrabin.
These books have a lot of foxing and ageing . There are water marks on the outer covers but the pages are all in fairly good condition
for the age.
Key Aspects of the Waverley Edition:
Publisher: The Waverley Book Company Limited, United Kingdom.
Content: A foundational, panoramic view of human civilization, often aimed at a general readership to provide a "plain" account of history.
Illustrations: Frequently illustrated with maps and drawings by J.F. Horrabin, enhancing the educational nature of the volumes.
Scope: Covers geological history, pre-human life, early civilizations, and major historical events up to the early 20th century.
These volumes are considered a classic, broad-scope historical text often found in early 1920s, 24-part, or 2-volume sets.