The Five-Foot Shelf of Books: The Harvard Classics

The book is in fair condition, with noticeable wear on the spine and cover. The maroon cloth binding shows some rubbing and fading, particularly along the edges. The pages are slightly yellowed with age, but remain intact and legible. No dust jacket is present.

"Thoughts and Minor Works" by Blaise Pascal, published by P. F. Collier & Son in 1910, is part of the esteemed "Harvard Classics" series, also known as the "Five-Foot Shelf of Books." Edited by Charles W. Eliot, this volume, number 48 in the series, offers a collection of Pascal's philosophical reflections and essays. Translations by W. F. Trotter, M. L. Booth, and O. W. Wight ensure accessibility to Pascal's profound ideas. This edition is notable for its inclusion in a series that aimed to provide a comprehensive liberal education. The book is bound in maroon cloth with gilt lettering on the spine, featuring the Harvard emblem. Condition is fair, with some wear visible on the spine and cover, typical for a book of this age. This edition is a valuable addition for collectors of philosophical works and those interested in the Harvard Classics series.