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Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference — page 6
250 public-domain encyclopedias/dictionaries/reference books, summarised. Page 6 of 6.
Atlas of ancient & classical geography
Samuel Butler
This collection of maps provides a foundational visual reference for the ancient world, bridging the gap between historical narrative and geographical reality. It serves as an essential companion for readers navigating the complex topography of classical literature and history.
Motion pictures, 1973
Library of Congress. Copyright Office
This volume serves as a formal, comprehensive ledger of the intellectual property registered with the United States government during the first half of 1973. It provides a precise, unvarnished window into the cinematic and educational media output of a pivotal cultural era.
1001 Questions and Answers on Orthography and Reading
B. A. (Benjamin Adams) Hathaway
This guide serves as a practical, systematic manual for those seeking to master the mechanics of the English language, from the vibration of vocal cords to the art of public declamation. It provides a structured, question-and-answer format designed for the classroom or the dedicated self-learner.
A concise history and directory of the city of Norwich for 1811
Christopher Berry
This meticulous register captures the pulse of a bustling English city on the brink of the nineteenth century, offering an intimate census of its people, trade, and institutions.
A Guide to the Best Historical Novels and Tales
Jonathan Nield
This curated index serves as a thoughtful companion for readers seeking to anchor their literary explorations in the specific rhythms and settings of the past. It offers a structured, annotated path through centuries of historical fiction, acting as both a bridge between eras and a practical map for the curious.
The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 1: March 1906
Various
This inaugural issue offers a vast, eclectic collection of literature, biography, and humor, intentionally defying the rigid conventions of early twentieth-century magazines to provide a sprawling, varied reading experience.
Cyclopedia of Telephony and Telegraphy, Vol. 2: A General Reference Work on Telephony, etc. etc
American School of Correspondence
A window into the dawn of the global telecommunications grid, this early technical survey maps the intricate apparatus, switchboard logic, and automated systems that first enabled voice and signal to travel vast distances over copper.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Constantine Pavlovich" to "Convention": Volume 7, Slice 2
Various
An exhaustive index of human knowledge maps the world through alphabetized fragments of geography, law, art, and imperial history.
A Catechism of Familiar Things;: Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery
Anonymous
This XIX-century educational guide turns the everyday environment into an endless source of wonder through structured, question-and-answer explorations of history, science, and trade.
The Manual of Heraldry
Anonymous
This compact guide systematically decodes the visual visual language of European chivalry, translating intricate escutcheons, heraldic charges, and feudal ranks into an accessible, structured science.