The Encyclopedia Americana -

: 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 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. : Articles are written by approximately 6,500 contributors