The Encyclopedia Americana May 2026

: Articles are written by approximately 6,500 contributors , many of whom are leading scholars in their respective fields.

: Transcribed versions of various volumes can be browsed via The Online Books Page at the University of Pennsylvania. The Encyclopedia Americana - The Online Books Page

: While it began as a 13-volume set, later editions (such as the International Edition) expanded to 30 volumes to reflect a more global perspective. The Encyclopedia Americana

: The encyclopedia was spearheaded by Francis Lieber , who adapted and expanded material from the German Brockhaus Conversations-Lexikon to create a reference work specifically for American needs.

: Its creation was a key part of a 19th-century movement to establish American intellectual independence by providing a native comprehensive reference. Accessing Content : Articles are written by approximately 6,500 contributors

The Encyclopedia Americana is now widely available in digital formats for researchers and history enthusiasts:

Below are links to page images of the volumes, which are also being transcribed in Wikisource. * Volume I (A - Annuals): Google -- onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu Encyclopedia Americana - Britannica : The encyclopedia was spearheaded by Francis Lieber

: To help users find information, it includes roughly 150,000 cross-references and over 9,000 bibliographies for further research. Historical Development