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This slice of the Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica gathers the entries between “Frost” and “Fyzabad.” The articles cover natural phenomena like frost and fulgurite, biographies of figures such as Robert Fulton and James Anthony Froude, and places ranging from the Bay of Fundy to the town of Fyzabad in Trinidad. It offers a snapshot of early‑20th‑century knowledge across science, history, geography, and the arts.
Each entry is written in the concise, authoritative style that made the Britannica a household name. Cross‑references guide the listener from one topic to another, while occasional footnotes and transliterations reveal the careful editorial work. The tone is factual yet accessible, making technical subjects feel approachable.
Listening to this volume feels like opening a time capsule of knowledge, where the language of a bygone era meets topics that remain relevant today. Whether you are curious about the chemistry of frostbite, the development of early steam navigation, or the etymology of everyday words, the collection offers a rewarding tour. It’s an ideal companion for anyone who enjoys exploring the world one alphabetic entry at a time.
Full title
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Frost" to "Fyzabad" Volume 11, Slice 3 Volume 11, Slice 3
Language
en
Duration
~19 hours (1133K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-08-13
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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