''Harper's Dictionary of Classical Literature and Antiquities'' is an
English-language encyclopedia on subjects of
classical antiquity
Classical antiquity (also the classical era, classical period or classical age) is the period of cultural history between the 8th century BC and the 5th century AD centred on the Mediterranean Sea, comprising the interlocking civilizations of ...
. It was edited by
Harry Thurston Peck
Harry Thurston Peck (November 24, 1856 – March 23, 1914) was an American classical scholar, author, editor, historian and critic.
Biography
Peck was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He was educated in private schools and at Columbia College, g ...
and published 1898 by
Harper & Brothers
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History
J. & J. Harper (1817–1833)
James Harper and his brother John, printers by training, started their book publishin ...
in
New York City
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.
[ (advertisement)] A 1965 reprint runs to 1,750 pages.
The dictionary's contents are now in the
public domain
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.
References
External links
The dictionary is accessible online in various formats:
Perseus Digital Library at uchicago.eduPerseus Digital Library at tufts.edu(with illustrations)
Reference works in the public domain
1898 non-fiction books
Harper & Brothers books
American encyclopedias
Encyclopedias of history
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