Dictionary of American Biography, Volume I-XIX, plus two volumes of Index, first, Abbe to Zwingli, then Werden to Zunser

A 22-volume set stretching in publication date from 1928-1944. Absolutely indispensable for booksellers and historians, students and researchers. The "Dictionary of American Biography" stands as one of the most significant and comprehensive reference works in the field of United States history. It was designed to provide "authoritative accounts of the lives of individuals who made substantial contributions to American life," says the publisher, and "this expansive collection serves as a cornerstone for biographical research." It proclaims: "Spanning from the early colonial period through the early twentieth century, the work includes detailed entries on a diverse array of figures, including statesmen, innovators, educators, artists, and social reformers. Each entry offers a scholarly overview of the subject's life, achievements, and legacy, making it an indispensable resource for historians, genealogists, and students of American culture. The 'Dictionary of American Biography' is celebrated for its meticulous research and its role in preserving the narratives of those who shaped the nation's identity. Whether exploring the lives of well-known founding fathers or discovering the impacts of lesser-known pioneers, readers will find this work to be an unparalleled repository of national heritage and historical insight. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work." Bound in a tall, heavy, thick octavo hardcover format, burgundy cloth over boards, sharp and distinct gilt design of the title and sponsor (American Council of Learned Societies) stamped to each cover, gilt lettering to spines. An Ex-library copy with faint remains of accession numbers at spines, stickers and bookplates and penciled markings inside front flaps, ink-stamps and pencil notations at copyright pages, a few pasted-on notices inside rear flaps here and there, else clean and unmarked of interior. Double column texts throughout for ease of reading. Volume I, edited by Allen Johnson, Abbe - Barrymore (1928), xi, 1-660 pp.; Volume II, Barsotti - Brazer, edited by Allen Johnson (1929), ix, 1-613 pp.; Volume III, Brearly - Chandler, edited by Allen Johnson and Dumas Malone, vii, 1-618 pp.; Volume IV, Chanfrau - Cushing, edited by Allen Johnson and Dumas Malone (1930), ix, 1-637 pp.; Volume V, Cushman - Eberle, edited by Allen Johnson (1930), ix, 1-616 pp.; Volume VI, edited by Allen Johnson and Dumas Malone (1931), Echols - Frazer, x, 1-604 pp.; Volume VII, edited by Allen Johnson and Dumas Malone (1931), Fraunces - Grimke, ix, 1-649 pp.; Volume VIII, Grinnell - Hibbard (1932), edited by Dumas Malone, ix, 1-612 pp.; Volume IX, Hibben - Jarvis, edited by Dumas Malone (1932), ix, 625 pp.; Volume X, Jasper-Larking (1933), edited by Dumas Malone, x, 1-617 pp.; Volume XI, edited by Dumas Malone (1933), x, 620 pp.; Volume XII, McCrady - Millington (1933), edited by Dumas Malone, x, 1-647 pp. Volume XIII, Mills - Oglesby, edited by Dumas Malone (1934), x, 1-649 pp.; Volume XIV, Oglethorpe - Platner, edited by Dumas Malone (1934), x, 1-648 pp.; Volume XV, Platt - Roberdeau, edited by Dumas Malone (1935), x, 1-647 pp.; Volume XVI, edited by Dumas Malone (1935), Robert - Seward, x, 1-621 pp.; Volume XVII, Sewell - Stevenson (1935), edited by Dumas Malone, x, 1-636 pp.; Volume XVIII, Steward - Trowbridge (1936), edited by Dumas Malone, x, 1-657 pp.; Volume XIX, Troye-Wentworth (1936), edited by Dumas Malone, x, 1-659 pp.; Index: Volumes I-XX (1937), v [3], 1-613 pp., including Index of Subjects, Birthplaces, Schools and Colleges, Occupations and Topics; Volume XX: Werden-Zuser (1936), edit.…