I forget sometimes how far our system has fallen when the younger crowd doesn't know how to deal with books (God forbid, the Dewey Decimal system), more can't read cursive writing or an analog clock... At least some are trying. Past generations have failed them.
Year books were printed to be an adjunct to a normal set of encyclopedias. They covered specific events for a year and were a way to add information to the normal set. New scientific breakthroughs etc. They were a way to help keep a set updated with information is all. Not sure when they quit printing encyclopedias, but just find the most recent set you can afford, preferably before all the politically correct shit started (I would say the 1990s) and you will be well served. Don't bother with the yearbooks unless you are looking for a keepsake/gift for someone born that year.
You have to get the encyclopedia set first. Letters A-Z. (Letter “A” book would include things that start with an A. And so on). That is all the info from before they were made. Yearbooks are updates for new info. Used to be like a subscription, first they would send you all the “ lettered books”. Then a yearbook every year.
I had Encyclopedia Britannica when I was a kid. Year Book is just a (edit: a yearly review of changes.) Not the thing you might be thinking of, a whole volume of subjects under the letters, A, then a book for B, etc. Hope this helps.
I was more so asking what yearbooks are and if they are different than a normal set. Can you ask your hubbie if Colliers is a good set vs. Britannica? The Britannica are beautiful but more expensive.
If you have kids I highly recommend the Childcraft "How and Why" encyclopedia sets, the older the better. I grew up with both a regular encyclopedia and the 1964 Childcraft set. Some of the science will be out of date but the history will be pre-woke and uncucked. And the "make and do" projects, like how to make a periscope, were really fun. They're not a replacement for a regular encyclopedia but they are a great addition if you can find and afford them.
Year books are yearly updates of new information. They're a supplement to a set of encyclopedias.
I forget sometimes how far our system has fallen when the younger crowd doesn't know how to deal with books (God forbid, the Dewey Decimal system), more can't read cursive writing or an analog clock... At least some are trying. Past generations have failed them.
Year books were printed to be an adjunct to a normal set of encyclopedias. They covered specific events for a year and were a way to add information to the normal set. New scientific breakthroughs etc. They were a way to help keep a set updated with information is all. Not sure when they quit printing encyclopedias, but just find the most recent set you can afford, preferably before all the politically correct shit started (I would say the 1990s) and you will be well served. Don't bother with the yearbooks unless you are looking for a keepsake/gift for someone born that year.
Get a set of Oxford English dictionaries from the 80's or prior
You have to get the encyclopedia set first. Letters A-Z. (Letter “A” book would include things that start with an A. And so on). That is all the info from before they were made. Yearbooks are updates for new info. Used to be like a subscription, first they would send you all the “ lettered books”. Then a yearbook every year.
Almost wonder if you might be better served by finding a vintage set on ebay or craigslist, depending on your interests.
I had Encyclopedia Britannica when I was a kid. Year Book is just a (edit: a yearly review of changes.) Not the thing you might be thinking of, a whole volume of subjects under the letters, A, then a book for B, etc. Hope this helps.
That’s very helpful, thanks! I’m just going to get a regular set then.
I didn’t even know they still made them like that. But yes the year book is a update to the regular set
Also. Good idea
I was more so asking what yearbooks are and if they are different than a normal set. Can you ask your hubbie if Colliers is a good set vs. Britannica? The Britannica are beautiful but more expensive.
If you have kids I highly recommend the Childcraft "How and Why" encyclopedia sets, the older the better. I grew up with both a regular encyclopedia and the 1964 Childcraft set. Some of the science will be out of date but the history will be pre-woke and uncucked. And the "make and do" projects, like how to make a periscope, were really fun. They're not a replacement for a regular encyclopedia but they are a great addition if you can find and afford them.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Encyclopedia-Britannica-15th-Edition-1989-Complete-Set-32-Volumes-Black-Leather/114618566679?hash=item1aafcc8817:g:dnoAAOSwU6Vf91TL
Year books are published anally.. some encyclopedias are published every 5 years or whatever.
Dont forget to get an old one, to see all the shit they've already changed. I have the set from the link, I think mine is 1989 though.
Annually
guess I need a dictonary
It was a great typo though, made me laugh my butt off.
The Brittanica ones look awesome but are more expensive... do you happen to know if “ “Colliers” sets are any good?
I don't. I stuck with Britannica because my set from 1770, 1880 and 1932 are all Britannica.
Now this is a smart idea!
Smart idea, pede.