Library of Universal Knowledge, Vol. 12 of 15: A Reprint of the Last (1880) Edinburgh and London Edition of Chambers's Encyclopedia, With Copious Additions by American Editors (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780484136754: Library of Universal Knowledge, Vol. 12 of 15: A Reprint of the Last (1880) Edinburgh and London Edition of Chambers's Encyclopedia, With Copious Additions by American Editors (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484136755 ISBN 13: 9780484136754

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Library of Universal Knowledge, Volume XII is a comprehensive reprint packed with added topics for today’s readers.

This 19th‑century encyclopedia edition blends the classic Chambers’s Encyclopedia with substantial American additions, offering a wide range of topics in one accessible reference.

The American Editors have inserted about 15,000 titles, expanding the original work to roughly 40,000 entries. The additions deepen coverage in biography, geography, history, natural history, and general and applied science, while preserving the look and feel of the original 1880 edition. Bold type marks entries from Chambers’s Encyclopedia, while plain capitals highlight the American additions, helping you navigate quickly. The result is a rich, enduring reference suitable for study, curiosity, and everyday knowledge.

Extensive coverage across biography, geography, history, natural history, and science
Clear navigation with bold main entries and American additions in plain capitals
A carefully curated blend of the original text and new topics, designed for easy reading
Digitally preserved, ready for study with a classic scholarly voice

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical reference works, cross‑disciplinary topics, and durable encyclopedia editions.

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