For nearly two decades, I have managed an online site named 'At the BookShelf'. This online platform has evolved over time and is currently hosted on Facebook. The previous version of the site can also be accessed as a preserved archive on a WordPress Blog, ensuring that all the content remains available to visitors. Content that I post here, will be added as a link on the Facebook page, as both will continue to operate as ongoing concerns. The Facebook page remains my main centre for 'At the BookShelf' going forward. The two sites will complement each other.
On this website, I will be sharing content related to a variety of freely available resources on the World Wide Web. The content will primarily consist of online books, specifically ebooks that are commonly distributed as PDF files and are often found on The Internet Archive. This platform usually offers ebooks in multiple formats, with PDFs being the preferred format for accessing resources.
Recently, in a Blog post, I made mention of Lieutenant John Shortland and insights derived from 'The Dictionary of National Biography.' Recognized as a significant historical repository, my audience stands to gain from the availability of this resource. Access to this material is facilitated through The Internet Archive and can be obtained in the form of a downloadable PDF file, should you opt to acquire it. By downloading content from The Internet Archive, individuals can cultivate expanding ebook collections enriched with pertinent and valuable material.
The Dictionary of National Biography, authored by George Smith, is a comprehensive 22-volume collection that enriches the annals of British history. This invaluable resource offers biographical information spanning 'from the earliest times to 1900,' as illustrated in the accompanying image. Furthermore, additional content has been incorporated beyond the original publication through supplementary volumes, focusing on individuals post-1900. Access to all volumes is available through The Internet Archive.
Over the years, I have curated a substantial and highly valuable collection of ebooks sourced primarily from online platforms, notably The Internet Archive. Among these digital resources are complete volumes of 'The Dictionary of National Biography' authored by George Smith.
It is not necessary to read these volumes from cover to cover. The value of these volumes is primarily in the ability to explore their extensive content by searching for specific records of significant historical figures. This process can greatly enhance your research and comprehension of British history.
Navigating the Internet Archive to locate hosted material can be challenging. Conducting a search will yield a vast array of resources, from which the relevant volumes can be identified. Alternatively, the Open Library project within The Internet Archive provides a more user-friendly platform for accessing available resources. The link below is to an Open Library page on this work.
The Dictionary of National Biography, by George Smith
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