Crowned masterpieces of literature that have advanced civilization
Subtitle: as preserved and presented by the world's best essays, from the earliest period to the present time.
By: David J. Brewer, editor; Edward A. Allen [and] William Schuyler, associate editors. 
Contributors: Allen, Edward Archibald, 1843-1922.; Schuyler, William, 1855-1914.
Publisher: Ferd. P. Kaiser, pub. co.
Published: 1908
Place of publication: St. Louis
Subjects: Essays; English literature -- Translations from foreign literature
Other titles: World's best essays.