Scrib Ency Am Lives V4

Kenneth T. Jackson

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Each volume in this new series presents original scholarly biographies of more than 500 notable Americans. Articles range from 1,000 to 6,000 words, contain a photo of the individual, and provide a concise summary of achievements. Also detailed wherever possible, are family members; educational background; names of spouses and marriage and divorce dates; addresses of residences; and cause of death and place of burial. Each volume contains cumulative occupation and birthplace indexes.

Book Details

Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Publish Date: Dec 29th, 2000
Pages: 1
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 11.20in - 8.78in - 1.82in - 4.08lb
EAN: 9780684806440
Recommended age: 13-17
Categories: • Encyclopedias• Reference

Praise for this book

"Biographical profiles are presented for some 300 Americans, as well as a few foreign nationals who spent significant time in the United States. They reflect the diversity of American society, with attention given to celebrities and scientists, politicians and educators, authors and industrialists, and many others, even criminals (whose misdeeds are reported with a welcome lack of sensationalism)...The profiles are generally sympathetic to their subjects, but even handed in their treatment of individuals' strengths and limitations, achievements, and failures...Close attention appears to have been given to making entries more meaningful to the high school and college students who are the most likely frequent user of this series...The overall writing style is clear and readable, and the source lists accompanying each profile will direct readers to further information. This series is appropriate for high school, college, and university reference collections."
-- "ARBA (American Reference Books Annual)" 2002