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100	1		_aGordon, Irwin Leslie, _d1888-1954
245	1	0	_aWho Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date : _bBiographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1997
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1997-07-01
508			_aProduced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
520			_a"Who Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date" by Irwin Leslie Gordon is a biographical dictionary edited in the early 20th century. This collection contains humorous and satirical profiles of historically significant figures, blurring the lines between notable and obscure individuals who shaped history with their deeds or aspirations for fame. The opening of this work features an intriguing introduction by the editor, setting the tone for the entire collection. It outlines the criteria for inclusion—only deceased individuals who can prove their passing are entertained, and it includes whimsical and quirky entries that characterize various famous personalities throughout history. From biblical figures like Adam and Abraham to iconic historical heroes like Julius Caesar and Joan of Arc, each biography mixes satire with fact, delivering entertaining critiques of their lives and legacies. The light-hearted and irreverent style hints at a broader commentary on fame, success, and the passage of time, making the opening portion an engaging invitation to explore the amusing and often absurd realities of those who were—or wished to be—"somebody." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAmerican wit and humor
653			_aParodies
653			_aBiography -- Humor
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/984
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