The Encyclopedia | Americana

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

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

: Its creation was a key part of a 19th-century movement to establish American intellectual independence by providing a native comprehensive reference. Accessing Content : To help users find information, it includes

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 Accessing Content Below are links to page images

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