The Encyclopedia Britannica Third Edition (1797) is an 18 volume reference work plus two volumes of plates. It was developed during the encyclopedia's earliest period as a two-man operation initiated by Colin Macfarquhar and Andrew Bell, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Most of the editing was done by Macfarquhar, and all the copperplates were created by Bell. The volumes were written over a long period, from volume 1 in 1788 to volume 18 in 1797.
The Encyclopedia Britannica Third Edition (1797) is an 18 volume reference work plus two volumes of plates. It was developed during the encyclopedia's earliest period as a two-man operation initiated by Colin Macfarquhar and Andrew Bell, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Most of the editing was done by Macfarquhar, and all the copperplates were created by Bell. The volumes were written over a long period, from volume 1 in 1788 to volume 18 in 1797.
These ancient volumes are a treasure trove of interesting and unusual facts and make for fascinating reading to get a sense of the times and their knowledge of the world vs what we now know of the world. This makes them perfect for researchers, historians and anyone interested in this time period and the happenings of the world at that time.
This DVD contains all 18 volumes + two volumes of plates:
Here are some pages pulled from the collection.
This DVD runs on all Windows and Macintosh computers. You must have a web browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader - (available for free download if you do not have it installed on your computer.) The book index is organized in an HTML menu that is compatible with all browsers and the books themselves are in PDF format to allow them to be universally accessed. Many of the books on this DVD are fully searchable and all are printable.
