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The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Atrebates to Bedlis / Vol. 1 Part 3
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- Gutenberg ID
- 34075
- Title
- The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Atrebates to Bedlis / Vol. 1 Part 3
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- en
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- Project Gutenberg
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This volume of The New Gresham Encyclopedia offers a comprehensive reference guide to diverse subjects ranging from ancient mythology and geography to legal history, music, and natural history. With detailed entries on figures like Bede and Atreus, and topics from bas-relief sculpture to the physics of Becquerel rays, it serves as an authoritative, alphabetically organized resource for general knowledge and scholarly inquiry.
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Volume I, Part 3 of *The New Gresham Encyclopedia* offers a comprehensive survey of human knowledge spanning history, science, geography, and the arts. The volume details the lives of notable figures such as the historian Bede, the poet Beckford, and the physicist Becquerel, alongside explanations of concepts like atrophy, legal attainder, and musical bass lines. Geographic entries describe locations from Attica and Basra to the Bass Rock and the Bassein River. The text also explores scientific phenomena, including the nature of bas-relief sculpture, the properties of radioactive Becquerel rays, and the biological characteristics of various fish species like the bass. Entries on plants and animals cover topics from the deadly nightshade (*Atropa*) to the basking shark. The volume further examines cultural elements such as the Basque language, the game of basset, and the architectural term 'Attic.' Legal definitions clarify terms like attachment and bastardy, while historical accounts cover events from the reign of the Attalus kings to the French campaigns of Bassompierre. The encyclopedia provides pronunciation keys and maps, ensuring accessibility for readers seeking information on everything from ancient Greek dramatists to the industrial arts described by Johann Beckmann. This diverse collection serves as a vital reference for understanding the breadth of early 20th-century scholarship.
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