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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus"   By:

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The 11th Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica continues to impress with its depth of knowledge and comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics. Volume 8, Slice 4 delves into subjects ranging from "Diameter" to "Dinarchus," providing readers with detailed information and insights.

The articles within this volume are expertly written and researched, offering readers a wealth of information on each topic. The entries are thorough and well-organized, making it easy for readers to quickly find the information they are looking for.

One of the standout features of this volume is the way in which it connects diverse topics and disciplines, showing readers the interconnectedness of knowledge. Whether you are interested in mathematics, history, science, or literature, you are sure to find something of interest in this volume.

Overall, the 11th Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking in-depth information on a wide range of topics. Highly recommended for readers of all interests and backgrounds.

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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) Letters topped by Macron are represented as [=x].

(5) dP stands for the partial derivative symbol, or curled 'd'.

(6) [oo] stands for the infinity symbol, and [int] for the integral symbol.

(7) The following typographical errors have been corrected:

Article DIAMOND: "If this be so the form of the diamond is really the tetrahedron (and the various figures derived symmetrically from it) and not the octahedron". 'octahedron' amended from 'octadehron'.

Article DIARY: "diaries began to be largely written in England, although in most cases without any idea of even eventual publication". 'largely' amended from 'largly'.

Article DICOTYLEDONS: "The arrangement of the conducting tissue in the stem is characteristic; a transverse section of the very young stem shows a number of distinct conducting strands". 'number' amended from 'nunber'.

Article DIEKIRCH: "It remained more or less fortified until the beginning of the 19th century when the French during their occupation levelled the old walls, and substituted the avenues of trees that now encircle the town"... Continue reading book >>


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