The American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge Volume 8

This volume is in good condition for its age, with a sturdy binding and all pages intact. The leather spine and corners show some wear, particularly at the edges, and the marbled boards have light scuffing. There is no dust jacket, which is common for books of this era. The pages are clean, with no inscriptions or library markings, making it a well-preserved piece for collectors.

The American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge, edited by George Ripley and Charles A. Dana, was published by D. Appleton and Company in 1879. This is the second edition, revised, of Volume VIII, covering topics from Glasgow to Hortense. It was printed in New York and London, reflecting its international reach during the late 19th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive reference series that sought to compile and disseminate a wide array of knowledge to the public. The editors, Ripley and Dana, were notable figures in the literary and journalistic world, with Dana being a prominent editor of the New York Tribune. This edition is a valuable resource for historians and collectors, particularly due to its meticulous compilation of information from that era. The book is bound in a distinctive marbled cover with leather spine and corners, typical of the period. Despite the absence of a dust jacket, the book remains in good condition with some expected wear on the binding.