Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Dagupan" to "David" / Volume 7, Slice 9

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38799

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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Dagupan" to "David" / Volume 7, Slice 9

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This volume presents encyclopedic entries on diverse topics ranging from Philippine geography to European history, literature, and science. The tone is authoritative and educational, offering concise overviews of historical figures, geographical locations, and scientific concepts for a general readership seeking broad knowledge.

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This slice of the Eleventh Edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica offers a comprehensive survey of human knowledge across geography, history, art, and literature. It begins with an entry on Dagupan, a vital commercial hub in the Philippines known for its rice production, salt manufacturing, and shipbuilding capabilities. The text then shifts to Dahabeahs, traditional Nile passenger boats resembling ancient galleys that served as favorite travel vessels for the wealthy before steamers became dominant. The volume features extensive biographical sketches of notable individuals. In the realm of art, it profiles Hans Dahl and Johann Christian Dahl, Norwegian landscape painters celebrated for their distinct styles and contributions to German landscape painting; Michael Dahl, a Swedish portrait painter who achieved significant success in England and Rome; and Vladimir Ivanovich Dahl, a Russian philologist whose monumental dictionary of the living Russian tongue remains essential for studying Russian folk-lore. Military figures include Erik Johan Dahlberg, a Swedish engineer dubbed the "Vauban of Sweden" for his fortification work, and John Adolf Dahlgren, an American naval officer who invented the smooth-bore gun, famously known as the "soda water bottle." The volume also honors Karl Fredrik Dahlgren, a Swedish poet active during a time of intense literary partisanship. Historical and geographical entries provide deep factual depth. The Danube River receives detailed attention regarding navigation improvements, including the construction of piers, training walls, and canals to overcome rapids like the Iron Gates, thereby facilitating year-round commerce under the jurisdiction of the European Commission of the Danube. The biblical figure David is analyzed extensively, examining his character, reign, and legacy within Hebrew tradition. The entry addresses historical contradictions in the narratives of his life, such as conflicts with Philistine giants and the Ark's movements, while evaluating his moral standing, repentance, and role as the Psalmist. Additional entries cover Daphne, Dante, and various other proper nouns, maintaining an objective, informative style throughout to preserve factual integrity.

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