Delphian Course Overview and Insights

The video discusses the Delphian Course, a 10-volume set from 1901 designed to provide a liberal arts education for women. It highlights the historical context of such book sets, which allowed people, especially women, to gain education without attending college. The set covered various subjects, offering a broad understanding of the world. The video also features a negotiation at a pawn shop, where the set is sold for $50, despite its first edition status.

What is the Delphian Course primarily known for?

• A set of encyclopedias

• A liberal arts education for women

• A guide to modern art

• A collection of medieval stories

Why were book sets like the Delphian Course popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• They were written by famous authors

• They provided education without college

• They were cheaper than single books

• They were used in schools

What kind of topics did the Delphian Course cover?

• A wide range of liberal arts topics

• Modern technology

• Only historical events

• Scientific discoveries

What was the initial asking price for the Delphian Course set at the pawn shop?

• $150

• $50

• $100

• $250

What was the final selling price of the Delphian Course set?

• $150

• $50

• $100

• $60

What did the seller plan to do with the money from the sale?

• Save for a vacation

• Invest in stocks

• Buy more books

• Have a nice dinner