Biographical Books, 1876-1949

Biographical Books, 1876-1949
Author: R.R. Bowker Company
Publisher: R. R. Bowker
Total Pages: 1826
Release: 1983
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780835216036

"This book is a companion volume to Biographical books, 1950-1980, completing a comprehensive one hundred and five year bibliography of biographical and autobiographical works published or distributed in the United States"--Preface.

The Encyclopaedia Britannica: Poll-Reeves

The Encyclopaedia Britannica: Poll-Reeves
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1012
Release: 1911
Genre: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN:

"The last great work of the age of reason, the final instance when all human knowledge could be presented with a single point of view ... Unabashed optimism, and unabashed racism, pervades many entries in the 11th, and provide its defining characteristics ... Despite its occasional ugliness, the reputation of the 11th persists today because of the staggering depth of knowledge contained with its volumes. It is especially strong in its biographical entries. These delve deeply into the history of men and women prominent in their eras who have since been largely forgotten - except by the historians, scholars"-- The Guardian, https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2012/apr/10/encyclopedia-britannica-11th-edition.