Reference Encyclopedia Dictionary: Three Famous Reference Books

Reference books occupy an important place in the hearts and bookshelves of many of us. Some of us might be compelled to read them for our school or university course, but many of us love them. Whether they are in your living room or in your university library, reference books are important to the education of everyone in society, at all times of their lives. In this article we'll look at some of the most historically significant of these tomes.

One of the most famous of all reference books is the Encyclopedia Britannica. This book was originally published in Edinburgh between 1768-71, and provided an alphabetized list of entries compiled over many editions. By 1801 when the third edition came out, it had formed 20 volumes in all. By 1901, the book switched from British to American ownership and started reducing its article sizes in order to be more attractive to buyers in North America. By 1933 it was the first book of its kind to publish its books by a 'continuous revision' policy.

The Oxford English dictionary is another very famous tome among reference books. It has been successfully sold across the world, particularly to English-speaking countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It has become one of the most respected and well known of all dictionaries. It is one of the oldest running reference books, starting life way back in 1888. It is published by the Oxford University Press in Oxford England. Some of its main competitors are the HarperCollins dictionary, which is also very popular both in the UK and around the world.

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