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100 1 _aPrescott, Thomas H.,
_d1810-1865
245 1 4 _aThe American Encyclopedia of History, Biography and Travel :
_bComprising Ancient and Modern History: the Biography of Eminent Men of Europe and America, and the Lives of Distinguished Travelers.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-28
508 _aProduced by Carol Brown, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The American Encyclopedia of History, Biography and Travel" by Thomas H. Prescott is a comprehensive historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work amalgamates various aspects of history, including ancient and modern histories as well as biographies of notable figures from Europe and America, alongside accounts of distinguished travelers. This encyclopedic volume aims to provide an extensive overview of significant historical events and personalities, catering to those interested in a wide-ranging perspective of human achievement and exploration. At the start of the encyclopedia, the writer sets the stage for a scholarly exploration of history, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical narratives to appreciate human progress. Prescott discusses the need for a general overview of history, which covers significant epochs from the origins of civilization in Central Asia to the contemporary world, detailing the civilizations of ancient empires and the rise of nations. There is a particular focus on the contributions of various cultures to the shared human experience, positioning history as a vital tool for learning about the character and motivations behind human actions. Additionally, he outlines the intention behind each department of the work, indicating an organized approach to presenting history, biography, and travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiography
653 _aWorld history
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63912
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