New-York tribune., 1907-02-03
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favorable price the latest encyclopedia. which
has just been published by Thomas Nelson &
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Nelson's Encyclopedia has been prepared
simultaneously both sides Of the Atlantic,
and is unique work of reference. thoroughly
international IN its plan, scope and method Of
treatment. This has been made possible by the
fact that Thomas Nelson & Sons maintain active
establishments in both Great Britain and the
United States. and editors have been engaged
for some years in the preparation of this i'm
portant undertaking. The English edition
which was published q few months in advance
OF the American work and distributed through
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Tho American articles are all prepared by
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and although prepared for the busy man are
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IN connection with the large and we'll quail
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with the highest authority. Thus in geography
Professor William NJ. Davis. of Harvard Uni
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late Sir William Laird Cloves has been supple
Hented by contributions from Lieutenant Com
mander L. S. Van Duzer. L. s. N, former editor
IN chief Of the journal Of the United States
Naval Institute. In military matters General
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Allen, editor of The Experimental Station
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