History for ready reference, Volumes 1 to 5 by J. N. Larned

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Author Larned, J. N. (Josephus Nelson), 1836-1913
Title History for ready reference, Volumes 1 to 5
Original Publication United States: C. A. Nichols Co., 1895.
Note "History for ready reference" at Project Gutenberg:
Volume 1 - #65306
Volume 2 - #66861
Volume 3 - #68302
Volume 4 - #69262
Volume 5 and supplement - #70343
Text-only collection of all the above volumes - #70427
Volume 6 - #71897
Volume 7 - #73639
Note Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Don Kostuch
Summary "History for Ready Reference, Volumes 1 to 5" by J. N. Larned is a comprehensive historical compendium written in the late 19th century. This work, comprising five main volumes and two supplementary ones, is aimed at providing readers with access to a wide range of historical knowledge and literature in the English language. Each volume collates significant historical events, figures, and documents, making it a valuable resource for students, teachers, and history enthusiasts alike. The opening of the text outlines the author's intent and structure of the work, emphasizing its dual aims: to exhibit the better literature of history and to arrange it in an organized manner for easy reference. Larned describes the meticulous selection process, where he has gathered and preserved notable writings from various historians and specialists, while also including essential documents such as charters and proclamations. Through an alphabetical and chronological arrangement, the work promises to offer a more engaging narrative than typical encyclopedic summaries, ensuring that readers can easily navigate through the extensive history presented within its pages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject History -- Dictionaries
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EBook-No. 70427
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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