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Genre/Form: | Biographies Dictionaries Biography Dictionaries |
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Material Type: | Biography |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Paul F Betz; Mark C Carnes; American Council of Learned Societies. |
ISBN: | 0195150635 9780195150636 |
OCLC Number: | 50615529 |
Notes: | "Conceived as the successor to the Dictionary of American biography, first published between 1926 and 1937"--Vol. 1, p. xvii. "Published under the auspices of the American Council of Learned Societies." |
Description: | viii, 926 pages ; 26 cm |
Responsibility: | editors Paul Betz, Mark C. Carnes. |
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Abstract:
Told more as stories than history lessons, the biographies in this book recount the tales of people who have shaped America - leaders, composers, entertainers, entrepreneurs, writers, scientists, and outlaws. Each tale aims to present accurate and up-to-date information.
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"Picking up where the American National Biography left off...Supplement I maintains the ANB's format and quality throughout....Every library holding ANB will want Supplement I; those lacking the original set should reconsider."--CHOICE"Offers a wealth of knowledge and lively writing."--American Reference Book Annual"The first Supplement adds 400 biographies."--Booklist"Politicians, entertainers, writers, scientists and outlaws who have helped shape our nation are depicted in this excellent massive work. Highly Recommended."--History Media Review Read more...
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