A New Biographical Dictionary, Of 3000 Cotemporary Public Characters, British And Foreign, Of All Ranks And Professions, Volumes 1-2 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020951473)

This two-volume work is a comprehensive catalogue of notable figures from around the world at the time of its publication (1853). The entries provide biographical information as well as assessments of each person's talents and achievements. This book is a valuable historical record and a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the great and the good.

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