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245 1 0 _aEncyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" :
_bVolume 8, Slice 4
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-30
508 _aProduced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Diameter' to 'Dinarchus'" is a comprehensive reference work that serves as a dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, and general information, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume contains entries on a variety of topics, ranging from mathematical concepts like "diameter" to historical figures such as "Diana de France," delving into topics of scientific, cultural, and literary significance. The included articles illustrate the breadth and depth of human knowledge at the time, making it a valuable resource for understanding earlier perspectives on a variety of subjects. The opening of this encyclopaedia presents detailed entries for several topics, demonstrating a scholarly approach to defining and explaining concepts. For instance, the article on "diameter" describes its mathematical significance in geometry, including its role in defining the dimensions of circles and conic sections. The discussion then shifts to the mineral "diamond," elaborating on its properties, significance in jewelry, and historical context, including notable diamonds throughout history. Additionally, the text hints at cultural references and myths associated with diamonds. This introduction exemplifies the encyclopaedia's objective to provide informative and detailed accounts, making it a rich source for researchers and general readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEncyclopedias and dictionaries
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32607
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