She is 22 and loves learning about the history she was not taught in school. She blows me away all the time with the things she knows and is intrested in (She's huge into the Titanic for some reason) Anyways, she came to me and asked what books she could read. I told her OLD ONES. Then she asked some things about the Holocaust. I asked what she learned in school, she said they never covered it in history class. Should I be scouring ebay or other second hand sites? Or is there a place i can buy old, retired textbooks? Of course all book recommendations are welcome. Maybe a textbook is not the most thrilling read. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Old encyclopedias. I have two sets from the early 1900s. They are amazing. I found them at a used books store.
^ This u/Nitrojunkie72/.
Like Raritan, I have an encyclopedia series from the early 1900s. I'm in my mid 40s, but my parents were gifted this series from their parents (members of the greatest generation).
Another way to obtain such encyclopedia series is thru estate sales. Where I live, estate sales happen A LOT. You can purchase these "antique-type" items directly from the homes of those who've recently passed, typically folks who would have such a collection of great sources of the "OLD ONES" that you're referring to.
Aren't they wonderful. The writing is excellent. The coverage of topics can be exhaustive. I love these books! Estate sales would be a good place to shop.
Sure are! Level of detail is phenomenal and 0% spin for political purposes like our modern learning material/media.