Collier's New Encyclopedia

"Collier's New Encyclopedia" stands as a comprehensive repository of early 20th-century knowledge, offering a detailed and expansive survey of science, geography, history, and the arts. This tenth volume concludes the monumental effort to catalog the state of the world during the 1920s, a period of significant transition and discovery. It provides readers with a panoramic view of human achievement and global understanding as it existed in the decade following the First World War.

The work is designed for clarity and accessibility, featuring entries that range from biographical sketches of prominent historical figures to technical explanations of emerging industrial technologies. As a general reference, it captures the cultural and intellectual priorities of its era, making it an essential resource for those interested in the history of information and the evolution of modern thought. Each entry serves to document the facts and figures that shaped the world at the time, offering an invaluable primary source for researchers and students alike. This volume is a testament to the ambitious project of organizing the vast reaches of human information into a single, cohesive educational tool.

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