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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth"   By:

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This volume of the Encyclopaedia Britannica is a treasure trove of information on a wide range of topics, from "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth". The depth and breadth of knowledge covered in this edition is truly impressive, with detailed entries on everything from geography and geology to literature and history.

The writing is clear and concise, making even complex subjects accessible to readers of all levels. The editors have done an excellent job of compiling information from a variety of sources and condensing it into easily digestible entries. The illustrations and maps included throughout the volume enhance the reading experience and help to bring the topics to life.

One of the standout features of this edition is the comprehensive coverage of historical figures, events, and works of literature. The entry on Elizabeth Gaskell, for example, provides a thorough overview of her life and work, making it a valuable resource for anyone studying Victorian literature.

Overall, this volume of the Encyclopaedia Britannica is an invaluable reference tool for students, researchers, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge. It is a must-have addition to any library and is sure to be cherished for years to come.

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Transcriber's notes:

(1) Numbers following letters (without space) like C2 were originally printed in subscript. Letter subscripts are preceded by an underscore, like C n.

(2) Characters following a carat (^) were printed in superscript.

(3) Side notes were relocated to function as titles of their respective paragraphs.

(4) Macrons and breves above letters and dots below letters were not inserted.

(5) [root] stands for the root symbol; [alpha], [beta], etc. for greek letters.

(6) The following typographical errors have been corrected:

ARTICLE GABEL, KRISTOFFER: "See Carl Frederik Bricka, Dansk. Biograf. Lex. art "Gabel" (Copenhagen, 1887, &c.); Danmarks Riges Historie (Copenhagen, 1897 1905), vol. v." '1905' amended from '1005'.

ARTICLE GALLS: "The same authority (loc. cit. p. 550) mentions a willow gall which provides no less than sixteen insects with food and protection; these are preyed upon by about eight others, so that altogether some twenty four insects, ..." 'altogether' amended from 'alltogether'.

ARTICLE GANNET: "... and orderly takes its place in the rear of the string, to repeat its headlong plunge so soon as it again finds itself above its prey." 'its' amended from 'is'... Continue reading book >>


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