The Encyclopedia Americana Review

: While it began as a 13-volume set, later editions (such as the International Edition) expanded to 30 volumes to reflect a more global perspective.

: The encyclopedia was spearheaded by Francis Lieber , who adapted and expanded material from the German Brockhaus Conversations-Lexikon to create a reference work specifically for American needs. The Encyclopedia Americana

: Articles are written by approximately 6,500 contributors , many of whom are leading scholars in their respective fields. : While it began as a 13-volume set,

: To help users find information, it includes roughly 150,000 cross-references and over 9,000 bibliographies for further research. Historical Development : To help users find information, it includes

: Major reference platforms like Encyclopedia Britannica provide overviews of its literary and historical significance.

Below are links to page images of the volumes, which are also being transcribed in Wikisource. * Volume I (A - Annuals): Google -- onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu Encyclopedia Americana - Britannica