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AN ILLUSTRATED CYCLOPAEDIA OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION OF 1851.
INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS.
THE Great Industrial Exhibition of 1851, now on the eve of closing, is an
achievement, the beneficial effects of which are not for our own day
only, but "for all time." That congress of the highest .practical and
speculative intelligences of the various nations of tho world, that vast
assembling of natural products, of mechanical appliances, and of manu-
factured goods from all quarters of tho globe, must have led to a
reciprocation of individual experiences, an interchange of thought, which
must add largely to the general store of knowledge, and an acknow-
ledgment of relative commercial interests which cannot but promote
the common weal of tho whole human community.
In this great mart of intelligence and wealth; the poorest of our fellows
share equally, perhaps more largely, in proportion, than the richest in the
laud; for it is by the stimulus thus given to the energy and enterprise of
the world that they must hope to improve their condition, and rise in the
scale of society. And have not the millions who have Hocked from the
extromest end of ihc land to this groat industrial ^ai-hering shown that they
rightly appreciated its general importance : and have not their scrutinising
inquiries in various departments, each according to his calling or views,
proved that they were determined to make the most of tho valuable
opportunities it afforded them.
Yet, the advantages intended to society, through tins great undertaking
will mainly depend upon the Record winch is kept of important facts
eliminated, and the valuable examples presented to observation. This
record does not exist at present; and it is with a view to supply a desi-
deratum which so obviously presents itself, and to perpetuate to the use
of the intelligent and industrious millions all the more important facts and
features of tho world's industrial fair, of scientific, as well as social bearing
that tho present work is projected. "The Crystal Palace" will contain
well-digested accounts of all matters of enduring interest comprised in that
"veat display, copiously illustrated with, engravings, and »«Wished at a
price which will place it within tho reach of all readers.
In order to render the work a complete record of this important, artistic,
and scientific gathering, a Historical Sketch will be given, taking a complete
review of all tho events connected with the progress and accomplishment of
this great National undertaking; from the first inchoate suggestion in
18-15, to Prince Albert's definite proposition in 1849, down to the final
closing of the doors, arid the adjudication of prizes in October, 1851.
The subjects will be classified in groups as far as practicable, which will be
continued under their several distinct- heads from time to time, cave boing
taken, however, to provide sufficient variety in each number. On the com-
pletion of tho work an index will be given, which will render it available as
a Cyclopaedia of Science, Arte, and Productions hi 1853.
Nro, l., October A, 1S51
INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS.
THE Great Industrial Exhibition of 1851, now on the eve of closing, is an
achievement, the beneficial effects of which are not for our own day
only, but "for all time." That congress of the highest .practical and
speculative intelligences of the various nations of tho world, that vast
assembling of natural products, of mechanical appliances, and of manu-
factured goods from all quarters of tho globe, must have led to a
reciprocation of individual experiences, an interchange of thought, which
must add largely to the general store of knowledge, and an acknow-
ledgment of relative commercial interests which cannot but promote
the common weal of tho whole human community.
In this great mart of intelligence and wealth; the poorest of our fellows
share equally, perhaps more largely, in proportion, than the richest in the
laud; for it is by the stimulus thus given to the energy and enterprise of
the world that they must hope to improve their condition, and rise in the
scale of society. And have not the millions who have Hocked from the
extromest end of ihc land to this groat industrial ^ai-hering shown that they
rightly appreciated its general importance : and have not their scrutinising
inquiries in various departments, each according to his calling or views,
proved that they were determined to make the most of tho valuable
opportunities it afforded them.
Yet, the advantages intended to society, through tins great undertaking
will mainly depend upon the Record winch is kept of important facts
eliminated, and the valuable examples presented to observation. This
record does not exist at present; and it is with a view to supply a desi-
deratum which so obviously presents itself, and to perpetuate to the use
of the intelligent and industrious millions all the more important facts and
features of tho world's industrial fair, of scientific, as well as social bearing
that tho present work is projected. "The Crystal Palace" will contain
well-digested accounts of all matters of enduring interest comprised in that
"veat display, copiously illustrated with, engravings, and »«Wished at a
price which will place it within tho reach of all readers.
In order to render the work a complete record of this important, artistic,
and scientific gathering, a Historical Sketch will be given, taking a complete
review of all tho events connected with the progress and accomplishment of
this great National undertaking; from the first inchoate suggestion in
18-15, to Prince Albert's definite proposition in 1849, down to the final
closing of the doors, arid the adjudication of prizes in October, 1851.
The subjects will be classified in groups as far as practicable, which will be
continued under their several distinct- heads from time to time, cave boing
taken, however, to provide sufficient variety in each number. On the com-
pletion of tho work an index will be given, which will render it available as
a Cyclopaedia of Science, Arte, and Productions hi 1853.
Nro, l., October A, 1S51