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Encyclopedia of the United States in the nineteenth century
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Encyclopedia of the United States in the nineteenth century

Author: Paul Finkelman
Publisher: New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, ©2001.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"The 19th century was arguably the most important in the nation's history, making the publication of this first-rate encyclopedia a significant event. Students using this 600-entry work, which is conveniently keyed to the National Standards for United States History, will find the entries easy to follow and enjoyable to read. It is an essential purchase for all public and academic libraries."--"Outstanding Reference  Read more...
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Genre/Form: Encyclopedias
Additional Physical Format: Online version:
Encyclopedia of the United States in the nineteenth century.
New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, c2001
(OCoLC)607142562
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Paul Finkelman
ISBN: 0684805006 9780684805009 0684804972 9780684804972 0684804980 9780684804989 0684804999 9780684804996
OCLC Number: 45087013
Notes: Maps on lining papers.
Description: 3 v. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Contents: v. 1. Abolition and antislavery-government --
v. 2. Grand tour-presidency --
v. 3. Printing technology-zoos.
Responsibility: Paul Finkelman, editor in chief.

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"The 19th century was arguably the most important in the nation's history, making the publication of this first-rate encyclopedia a significant event. Students using this 600-entry work, which is conveniently keyed to the National Standards for United States History, will find the entries easy to follow and enjoyable to read. It is an essential purchase for all public and academic libraries."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2002.
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