Herringshaw's Eccyclopeda of American Biography of the Nineteenth Century

6H, 1898 Private library from James E. Talmage 1898

Notes

Herringshaw's Encyclopedia of American Biography of the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive reference work compiled by Thomas William Herringshaw. Published in 1898, it provides detailed biographical sketches of notable Americans from various fields, including politics, science, literature, and the arts. The encyclopedia is valued for its extensive coverage and historical insights into the lives and achievements of influential figures of the 1800s, serving as an essential resource for researchers and historians interested in that era.

Book was in the personal library (library plate on inside front cover) of James E. Talmage.

Description

Personal copy of James E. Talmage, large brown leather bound black spine with name plate prominently displayed, three edge gold gilt, good condition.