Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" : Volume 6, Slice 3

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Chitral' to 'Cincinnati'" by Various is a comprehensive reference work written in the early 20th century. This particular volume includes a diverse range of articles that cover topics from geographic locations to historical figures and scientific terms, specifically from Chitral to Cincinnati. The entries likely reflect the knowledge and cultural perspectives of the time, providing insight into the world as understood in that era. The opening of this volume features detailed articles on entities such as Chitral, a native state in India, discussing its geography, population, political significance, and historical events, including a notable siege in 1895. Additionally, the articles transition to discuss other places like Chittagong, elaborating on their trade relevance and demographic information. This introductory portion effectively sets the stage for a rich exploration of various topics, showcasing the structured depth and breadth that the Encyclopaedia Britannica is known for. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-02-28