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| Transcriber's note: | A few typographical errors have been corrected. They appear in the text like this, and the explanation will appear when the mouse pointer is moved over the marked passage. Sections in Greek will yield a transliteration when the pointer is moved over them, and words using diacritic characters in the Latin Extended Additional block, which may not display in some fonts or browsers, will display an unaccented version. Links to other EB articles: Links to articles residing in other EB volumes will be made available when the respective volumes are introduced online. |
Step into a time capsule of learning with this beautifully rendered slice of a historic reference work. Spanning entries from a modest Luxembourgish town to the ornate detail of a cockade, the collection weaves together geography, biography, science and the arts as they were understood at the turn of the twentieth century. Each article brims with the careful phrasing of Victorian scholarship, offering concise portraits of places like the seaside resort of Clevedon, personalities such as the early bishop Cletus, and concepts ranging from climate science to climbing equipment.
Listening to this volume feels like strolling through an old library, where every turn of the page reveals a new window onto the past. The faithful transcription preserves original spellings, occasional typographical quirks and even interactive notes that hint at modern digital enhancements. It’s an invitation to explore a world of knowledge before the internet, perfect for those who love the taste of classic reference and the quiet thrill of discovery.
Full title
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Volume 6, Slice 5 Volume 6, Slice 5
Language
en
Duration
~18 hours (1041K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-03-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
This collection brings together writing from more than one contributor, so there isn’t a single author story to tell. The focus is on the range of voices in the work itself.
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