Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" By: Various |
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The 11th Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica continues to impress with its depth and breadth of knowledge. Volume 10 covers a wide range of topics, from Evangelical Church Conference to Sir William Fairbairn. The entries are well-researched and thorough, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of each subject.
One of the standout articles in this volume is the entry on Evangelical Church Conference, which delves into the history and beliefs of this important religious movement. The article on Sir William Fairbairn is also noteworthy, offering valuable insights into the life and work of this prominent engineer.
Overall, Volume 10 is a valuable addition to any library, offering a wealth of information on diverse topics. Whether you're a student, scholar, or just a curious reader, this edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica is sure to deepen your understanding of the world around you. (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) [root] stands for the root symbol; [alpha], [beta], etc. for greek letters. (6) The following typographical errors have been corrected: ARTICLE EVELYN, JOHN: "He was admitted to the Middle Temple in February 1637, and in May he became a fellow commoner of Balliol College, Oxford." 'he' amended from 'be'. ARTICLE EVOLUTION: "The supposition that sensation thus rests on a material process of absorption from external bodies naturally led up to the idea that plants and even inorganic substances are precipient, and so to an indistinct recognition of organic life as a scale of intelligence." 'substances' amended from 'subtances'. ARTICLE EVOLUTION: "The conception of evolution was henceforward irrepressible, and it incessantly reappears, in one shape or another, up to the year 1858, when Charles Darwin and A... Continue reading book >>
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