| Creator |
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. |
| LoC No. |
13018027
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| Title |
The reader's guide to the Encyclopaedia Britannica : A handbook containing sixty-six courses of systematic study or occasional reading
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| Alternate Title |
A guide to readings and studies in the Britannica, 1913
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| Original Publication |
London: Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Reader’s Guide to the Encyclopaedia Britannica" is an educational resource written in the early 20th century. This handbook provides structured approaches to studying a vast range of topics covered in the Encyclopaedia Britannica, aiming to enhance readers' understanding and ability to use the materials effectively for both systematic study and casual reading. It serves as a bridge between the expansive knowledge contained in the Britannica and the reader's learning journey. The opening of the guide outlines the book's purpose and practical applications, explaining how readers typically interact with the Encyclopaedia by searching for answers to specific queries rather than exploring it in depth. It emphasizes that the guide will help users engage with the Britannica more comprehensively, offering organized courses of reading that cover various subjects systematically. The introduction also touches on the vastness of the Encyclopaedia, highlighting its structure and the importance of understanding its articles as interconnected rather than isolated pieces of information. The guide sets the stage for subsequent chapters that will detail specific reading paths for professionals, children, women, and recreational interests, along with providing insights into modern issues and systematic fields of study. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AE: General Works: Encyclopedias
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| Subject |
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74039 |
| Release Date |
Jul 14, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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