
A compact slice of a grand reference work, this volume gathers entries from Amiel to Atrauli, each paired with vivid plates and colour maps. The pages blend practical details—human skeletons, ancient artefacts, and architectural sketches—with a clear key to pronunciation, helping listeners navigate foreign names and terms with confidence.
The entries are concise yet informative, covering everything from the philosophical musings of a 19th‑century writer to the bustling French town of Amiens, the remote Amirante Islands, and the technical description of an ammeter. Geographic notes, historical anecdotes, and scientific explanations sit side by side, offering a miniature encyclopedia that feels both scholarly and approachable.
Listening feels like a guided tour through a museum of knowledge, where each short segment adds a new piece to a broader picture of culture, science, and history—perfect for anyone who loves to explore the world one fact at a time.
Full title
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Amiel to Atrauli Vol. 1 Part 2
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (812K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-10-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A collection shaped by many different voices, backgrounds, and eras, bringing together a wide range of styles and perspectives in one place.
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