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Title: The Encyclopedia britannica; a dictionary of arts, sciences, and general literature. With new maps, and original American articles by eminent writers. With American revisions and additions, bringing each volume up to date
Year: 1892 (1890s)
Authors: Baynes, Thomas Spencer, 1823-1887
Subjects: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Publisher: Chicago R.S. Peale Co
Contributing Library: Robarts - University of Toronto
Digitizing Sponsor: University of Toronto

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