The Encyclopedia | Americana

: 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.

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

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 The Encyclopedia Americana

: Transcribed versions of various volumes can be browsed via The Online Books Page at the University of Pennsylvania. The Encyclopedia Americana - The Online Books Page

: Articles are written by approximately 6,500 contributors , many of whom are leading scholars in their respective fields. : It contains over 45,000 articles , ranging

: The set includes over 1,200 maps , 1,000 tables, and roughly 4,500 images (black-and-white line art and color).

: Major reference platforms like Encyclopedia Britannica provide overviews of its literary and historical significance. It is widely recognized for its deep coverage

: 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.