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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 9 "Dyer" to "Echidna"   By:

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The 11th Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Volume 8, is a comprehensive and informative resource on a wide range of topics, from "Dyer" to "Echidna." The book is well-organized and easy to navigate, with clear and concise entries that provide in-depth information on each subject.

One of the strengths of this volume is the depth of coverage it offers on a diverse range of topics. Whether you are looking for information on botany, geology, history, or literature, you are likely to find detailed and reliable information in this volume. The entries are written by experts in their respective fields, ensuring the accuracy and authority of the content.

Another highlight of this volume is the quality of the illustrations and maps included throughout the book. These visuals help to bring the information to life and make complex concepts easier to understand. Additionally, the book features a helpful index and cross-references, making it easy to find related information and explore different topics within the encyclopedia.

Overall, the 11th Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Volume 8, is a valuable resource for anyone seeking comprehensive and reliable information on a wide range of subjects. Whether you are a student, educator, researcher, or simply a curious reader, this volume is sure to enhance your understanding of the world around you.

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Transcriber's notes:

(1) Numbers following letters (without space) like C2 were originally printed in subscript. Letter subscripts are preceded by an underscore, like C n.

(2) Characters following a carat (^) were printed in superscript.

(3) Side notes were relocated to function as titles of their respective paragraphs.

(4) Macrons and breves above letters and dots below letters were not inserted.

(5) dP stands for the partial derivative symbol, or curled 'd'.

(6) [oo] stands for the infinity symbol, and [int] for the integral symbol.

(7) Letters followed with a grave accent "`" have originally dots above.

(8) The following typographical errors have been corrected:

ARTICLE DYER, JOHN: "His poems were collected by Dodsley in 1770, and by Mr Edward Thomas in 1903 for the Welsh Library, vol. iv." 'poems' amended from 'peoms'.

ARTICLE EAR: "The membranous semicircular canals are very much smaller in section than the bony; in the ampulla of each is a ridge..." 'the' amended from 'tbe'.

ARTICLE EARTH, FIGURE OF THE: "O. Callandreau, 'Mémoire sur la théorie de la figure des planètes,' Ann. obs. de Paris (1889);..." 'Callandreau' amended from 'Callendreau'.

ARTICLE EATON, THEOPHILUS: "In October 1639 a form of government was adopted, based on the Mosaic Law, and Eaton was elected governor... Continue reading book >>


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