Good information so far, we have a used book store in town, theres a rare chance pre WWII history books might be there..
EB
Good place to start EB. Also take a look in public libraries.
I was one of those geeks who used to hang out at the used book stores when I lived in San Diego. It is amazing what you will find. Also check with your libraries. Out libraries receive books all the time for donations and then they sell off the ones they do not want. Most of these sales are springtime. So what to look for. I have a complete set of Encyclopedia Britannia 1940s, which I will never part with, it is amazing what you find in there. The encyclopedia Americana used to put out a yearbook. The year books do report from their point of view however I have found the old ones were gold. I have 1939 to 1956, each one has a wealth of information.
Another source would be to check out a conservative college or university and to to that department you are interested in. They will post book lists for their students. Then you can check the reviews on the books. Before you buy the books take a look to see if they are in PDF. Still unsure they will sometimes allow you to rent the book. Since you are reading them yourself, if you do not want to keep them then that might be the way to go.
Lastly take a look at College libraries. Many moons ago I attended San Diego State University and their library was great. When I was done their I would go over to U.C. San Diego. What most people don't know is the libraries are open for use but only students can check out the books. It will allow you to sample the books.
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If it is predictable then it is preventable....... Gordon Graham
So if it is predictable and preventable then you better prepare.
The problem with old reference books (encyclopedias, medical reference books, etc) is that a lot of time, the information in them is wrong....so have current books too and check.
In the medical sciences, there is little from even 30 years ago (1985) that is correct. Go further back in time than that and it becomes dangerous.
Oh, C'mon Fidel... Seriously? I am a firm believer in the use of leeches and the art of Phrenology!
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Good point!
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Sure....let us know when we can have your stuff...Originally Posted by Sniper-T
sounds fair. pass me another leech!
Give a man fire, and he'll be warm for a day!
Light a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life!
Cat's are food... not friends!
If you're going to fight, then fight like you're the third monkey on the ramp into Noah's arc... and brother, it's starting to rain.
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