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Ephraim Chambers Books

January 1, 1680 – May 15, 1740

Cyclopaedia: or, an universal dictionary of arts and sciences

The Philosophical History And Memoirs Of The Royal Academy Of Sciences At Paris

The Philosophical History And Memoirs Of The Royal Academy Of Sciences At Paris
452 pages
16 hours of reading
Cyclopaedia: or, an universal dictionary of arts and sciences
"Chambers is clearly the father of the modern encyclopaedia throughout the world. Chambers's 'Cyclopaedia' is particularly remarkable for its elaborate system of cross-references, and for the broadening of Harris's coverage to include more of the humanities."