The Encyclopedia Americana (PLUS ›)

: It contains over 45,000 articles , ranging in length from 500 words to massive entries like the "United States" article, which exceeds 300,000 words.

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

The Encyclopedia Americana is now widely available in digital formats for researchers and history enthusiasts: The Encyclopedia Americana

: 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 is one of the world's most comprehensive and established general reference works, first published between 1829 and 1833. It is widely recognized for its deep coverage of American and Canadian geography and history, as well as its strong focus on scientific and technical subjects. Key Characteristics and Scope : It contains over 45,000 articles , ranging

: Articles are written by approximately 6,500 contributors , many of whom are leading scholars in their respective fields.

: The set includes over 1,200 maps , 1,000 tables, and roughly 4,500 images (black-and-white line art and color). The is one of the world's most comprehensive

: Its creation was a key part of a 19th-century movement to establish American intellectual independence by providing a native comprehensive reference. Accessing Content