
audiobook
Step into a world of knowledge that has shaped generations of scholars, students, and curious minds alike. This slice of a celebrated early‑20th‑century reference work offers a meticulously edited collection of articles that capture the intellectual spirit of its era, written in a clear, authoritative style that still feels approachable today.
Spanning entries from “Harmony,” which explores the principles of musical consonance, to “Heanor,” a detailed look at a historic English town, the volume weaves together subjects as varied as notable figures, scientific terms, geographic locations, and cultural phenomena. Readers will encounter concise biographies of artists, explanations of technical concepts, and vivid descriptions of places ranging from bustling cities to remote villages, all presented with the same scholarly rigor that made the edition a benchmark of its time.
Listening to these articles brings the breadth of human understanding to life, offering a compact yet comprehensive tour through art, science, and history that invites both casual listeners and dedicated learners to explore the foundations of modern knowledge.
Full title
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Harmony" to "Heanor" Volume 13, Slice 1
Language
en
Duration
~19 hours (1112K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2012-05-05
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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