The American Peoples Encyclopedia, Vol 1, A to Animal Life [Hardcover] Editors

Description

Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some significant wear and tears on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of The American Peoples Encyclopedia, Vol 1 is a fascinating artifact from a bygone era of reference publishing. Published in the early 20th century, this volume represents the ambitious effort to compile a comprehensive encyclopedia that would educate and enlighten the general public. At a time when knowledge was not readily accessible, these encyclopedias served as gateways to a world of information, covering everything from the arts and sciences to history and geography.

While the encyclopedia’s contents may now be considered outdated, its value lies in its historical and cultural significance. The wear and tear on this particular copy speak volumes about its usage and the thirst for knowledge it once quenched. Collectors and readers alike will appreciate the opportunity to glimpse into the past and understand how such reference works shaped the intellectual landscape of their time.