American National Biography - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 019512782X ISBN 13: 9780195127829

Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr (T), 1999

Synopsis

Told more as stories than history lessons, the biographies in the American National Biography, Supplement 1 recount the tales of people who have shaped America―leaders, composers, entertainers, entrepreneurs, writers, scientists, and outlaws. Each tale is written by an expert in the field and masterfully woven together to present the most accurate and up-to-date information.
As the first in a series of three supplements to be produced over the next three years, this volume extends the coverage from the original set, which ended to 1995, to 1999―including biographies that were added to the online version. With over 400 new listings, revised indexes of occupations and realms of renown, and bibliographies after each entry, the supplement continues the ANB tradition of reminding us of the stories of people who have meant so much to this country.

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"Picking up where the American National Biography left off...Supplement I maintains the ANB's format and quality throughout....Every library holding ANB will want Supplement I; those lacking the original set should reconsider."--Choice "The first Supplement adds 400 biographies."--Booklist
"Politicians, entertainers, writers, scientists and outlaws who have helped shape our nation are depicted in this excellent massive work. Highly Recommended."--History Media Review
"Picking up where the American National Biography left off...Supplement I maintains the ANB's format and quality throughout....Every library holding ANB will want Supplement I; those lacking the original set should reconsider."--Choice "The first Supplement adds 400 biographies."--Booklist
"Politicians, entertainers, writers, scientists and outlaws who have helped shape our nation are depicted in this excellent massive work. Highly Recommended."--History Media Review
"Picking up where the American National Biography left off...Supplement I maintains the ANB's format and quality throughout....Every library holding ANB will want Supplement I; those lacking the original set should reconsider."--Choice "The first Supplement adds 400 biographies."--Booklist "Politicians, entertainers, writers, scientists and outlaws who have helped shape our nation are depicted in this excellent massive work. Highly Recommended."--History Media Review
"Picking up where the American National Biography left off...Supplement I maintains the ANB's format and quality throughout....Every library holding ANB will want Supplement I; those lacking the original set should reconsider."--Choice "The first Supplement adds 400 biographies."--Booklist "Politicians, entertainers, writers, scientists and outlaws who have helped shape our nation are depicted in this excellent massive work. Highly Recommended."--History Media Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr (T)
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 019512782X
• ISBN 13: 9780195127829
• Binding: Hardcover
• Editor: Garraty John Arthur, Carnes Mark C.