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The Oxford Desk Dictionary of People and Places (1999)

The Oxford Desk Dictionary of People and Places (1999)

Frank R. Abate

Year: 1999
Authors: Frank R. Abate
Pages: 897
Print type: BOOK

Description:

Covers about 7,500 individuals from early recorded history to the present, with each very concise entry (20-50 words) providing pronunciation, birth and death dates, nationality, and significant achievements. US presidents garner special boxes that include more information. The geographical section covers some 10,000 places accompanied by helpful maps, and information on capitals, major or historic cities and towns, important regions, notable geographic features, and important places in history and culture. Appendices include Academy Award winners, major volcanos, lakes, mountains, and rivers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR