The New American Comprehensive Encyclopedia

The only one-volume paperback pocket encyclopedia available is back in a completely revised and updated 3rd edition. With 14,000 entries covering virtually every field of knowledge, the book's revisions reflect myriad changes in international politics and include the 1992 U.S. presidential election. 16-page, full-color atlas of the earth and universe, plus 225 location maps.

This expansive encyclopedia covers everything from A to Z, offering insights into the people, places, and events that have shaped American history. With over 10,000 entries, readers will find a wealth of information on topics ranging from politics and culture to science and technology. The New and Complete American Encyclopedia is an essential reference tool for anyone interested in American history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Here is the extraordinary A-Z guide to people, places, historical and contemporary events--a vast world of information in a convenient one-volume package. Easy-to-use, comprehensive in scope, this is the ideal reference volume for office, classroom or home library.