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Study Guide: The New International Encyclopedia: History, Editions, and Publications

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The New International Encyclopedia: History, Editions, and Publications Study Guide

Origins and Predecessors

The initial publication of The New International Encyclopedia occurred within the United Kingdom.

Answer: False

Explanation: The New International Encyclopedia was an American publication, not initially published in the United Kingdom.

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The International Cyclopaedia, published in 1884, was a direct successor to The New International Encyclopedia.

Answer: False

Explanation: The International Cyclopaedia was a predecessor to The New International Encyclopedia, not a successor.

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The New International Encyclopedia is directly based on Chambers's Encyclopaedia.

Answer: False

Explanation: The New International Encyclopedia has an indirect lineage to Chambers's Encyclopaedia, rather than being directly based upon it.

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What was the title of the encyclopedia that served as the predecessor to The New International Encyclopedia?

Answer: The International Cyclopaedia

Explanation: The predecessor to The New International Encyclopedia was titled The International Cyclopaedia.

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To which British publication can the lineage of The New International Encyclopedia be traced indirectly?

Answer: Chambers's Encyclopaedia

Explanation: The New International Encyclopedia's lineage can be indirectly traced back to Chambers's Encyclopaedia.

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Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between The New International Encyclopedia and Chambers's Encyclopaedia?

Answer: The NIE's lineage is indirectly linked to Chambers's Encyclopaedia through earlier works.

Explanation: The New International Encyclopedia's lineage is indirectly connected to Chambers's Encyclopaedia via intermediate publications.

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First Edition: Publication and Scope

The 1907 revision of The New International Encyclopedia resulted in an expansion to a total of 20 volumes.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1907 edition of The New International Encyclopedia underwent correction and expansion, increasing its volume count to 20.

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The creation of The New International Encyclopedia involved the contributions of fewer than 100 individuals.

Answer: False

Explanation: The New International Encyclopedia was the product of contributions from over 500 individuals, not fewer than 100.

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The image caption confirms that volume eight is from the second edition of the encyclopedia.

Answer: False

Explanation: The image caption explicitly identifies volume eight as belonging to the *first* edition of the encyclopedia.

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The title 'The New International Encyclopedia' was adopted in 1902, superseding the previous title, 'International Cyclopaedia'.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 1902, the title was officially changed from 'International Cyclopaedia' to 'The New International Encyclopedia'.

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The 1907 update involved the addition of a new two-volume supplement.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1907 update was characterized by corrections and expansion to 20 volumes, not the addition of a two-volume supplement.

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What was the approximate number of contributors involved in the creation of The New International Encyclopedia?

Answer: Over 500

Explanation: The New International Encyclopedia was created with the contributions of over 500 individuals.

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In what manner did the 1907 corrected and expanded version of The New International Encyclopedia differ from the initial 1902 publication concerning its volume count?

Answer: It was expanded to 20 volumes.

Explanation: The 1907 version was expanded to 20 volumes, differing from the initial publication's volume count.

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Subsequent Editions and Supplements

The second edition of The New International Encyclopedia was particularly recognized for its extensive coverage of biographical subjects.

Answer: False

Explanation: While the second edition was comprehensive, its notable strength lay in its biographical entries, not specifically military history.

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The third edition, published in 1923, represented a substantial revision and was not entirely a new work distinct from the second edition.

Answer: False

Explanation: The third edition was largely a reprint of the second edition, with the primary addition being a history of the First World War.

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A two-volume supplement, issued in 1925, was subsequently integrated into a 1927 reprint of the encyclopedia.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the third edition, a two-volume supplement was published in 1925 and later incorporated into the 1927 reprint, expanding the total volume count.

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All second edition volumes listed in the provided table were published prior to 1920.

Answer: False

Explanation: The table includes second edition volumes published after 1920, such as those from 1928.

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Supplement volumes 24 and 25 cover topics alphabetically from 'A' to 'Z'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Supplement volumes 24 and 25 cover specific alphabetical ranges ('Abbe - Lyons' and 'Municipal - Zweig'), not the entire alphabet.

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The second edition, published between 1914 and 1917, comprised 24 volumes and was distinguished by its robust biographical entries.

Answer: True

Explanation: The second edition, published between 1914 and 1917, contained 24 volumes and was indeed noted for its strong biographical entries.

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What was the total number of volumes in the second edition of The New International Encyclopedia?

Answer: 24 volumes

Explanation: The second edition of The New International Encyclopedia comprised 24 volumes.

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Which description most accurately characterizes the third edition of The New International Encyclopedia?

Answer: A reprint of the second edition with an added history of World War I.

Explanation: The third edition was primarily a reprint of the second edition, distinguished by the inclusion of a history of the First World War.

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What was the cumulative volume count following the 1927 reprint, which integrated the 1925 supplement?

Answer: 25 volumes

Explanation: After the 1927 reprint incorporated the 1925 supplement, the total number of volumes reached 25.

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What information is typically conveyed by the 'Copyright last' column in the table for the second edition?

Answer: The most recent copyright year associated with the volume's content.

Explanation: The 'Copyright last' column indicates the most recent copyright year pertaining to the volume's content.

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Publishers and Editors

Harry Thurston Peck and Daniel Coit Gilman were the sole editors responsible for the first edition of The New International Encyclopedia.

Answer: False

Explanation: The first edition's editorial team included Frank Moore Colby in addition to Harry Thurston Peck and Daniel Coit Gilman.

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Frank Moore Colby continued his editorial role for the second edition, succeeding the original editors who had passed away.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the deaths of Harry Thurston Peck and Daniel Coit Gilman, Frank Moore Colby continued as an editor for the second edition, joined by Talcott Williams.

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Funk & Wagnalls was the publisher of the first edition of The New International Encyclopedia.

Answer: False

Explanation: The first edition of The New International Encyclopedia was published by Dodd, Mead & Co., not Funk & Wagnalls.

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Herbert Treadwell Wade was responsible for editing the first edition of The New International Encyclopedia.

Answer: False

Explanation: Herbert Treadwell Wade was involved in later supplements and the yearbook, but not as an editor of the first edition.

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The final edition of The New International Encyclopedia was published by Dodd, Mead & Co.

Answer: False

Explanation: Funk & Wagnalls published the final edition of The New International Encyclopedia in 1935, not Dodd, Mead & Co.

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Which publishing house was responsible for the initial production of The New International Encyclopedia?

Answer: Dodd, Mead & Co.

Explanation: Dodd, Mead & Co. initially produced The New International Encyclopedia.

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Who were the principal editors identified for the second edition of The New International Encyclopedia?

Answer: Frank Moore Colby and Talcott Williams

Explanation: The key editors for the second edition were Frank Moore Colby and Talcott Williams.

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Which publisher was responsible for the final edition of The New International Encyclopedia, released in 1935?

Answer: Funk & Wagnalls

Explanation: Funk & Wagnalls published the final edition of The New International Encyclopedia in 1935.

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Which statement accurately delineates the relationship between The New International Encyclopedia and the Funk & Wagnalls Standard Encyclopaedia?

Answer: Some content from The New International Encyclopedia was integrated into the Funk & Wagnalls Standard Encyclopaedia.

Explanation: Certain content from The New International Encyclopedia was incorporated into the Funk & Wagnalls Standard Encyclopaedia.

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Which individual is NOT listed as an editor for any edition or supplement of The New International Encyclopedia or its associated Yearbook within the source text?

Answer: S. P. Walsh

Explanation: S. P. Walsh is cited for a bibliography but is not listed as an editor for the encyclopedia or its yearbook.

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What specific update was authored by Herbert Treadwell Wade for the encyclopedia?

Answer: An updated supplement for the final 1935 edition.

Explanation: Herbert Treadwell Wade authored the updated supplement included in the final 1935 edition of the encyclopedia.

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The New International Yearbook

The New International Yearbook, an annual publication, commenced its issuance in 1908.

Answer: True

Explanation: The New International Yearbook began publication in 1908 as an annual supplement.

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Frank Moore Colby continued his editorial role for The New International Yearbook until its cessation in 1966.

Answer: False

Explanation: Frank Moore Colby edited The New International Yearbook until his death in 1925; Herbert Treadwell Wade and later Frank Horace Vizetelly succeeded him before its cessation in 1966.

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The New International Yearbook ceased publication before the final edition of the encyclopedia was released.

Answer: False

Explanation: The New International Yearbook continued publication until 1966, outlasting the final edition of The New International Encyclopedia.

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What was the primary purpose of 'The New International Yearbook'?

Answer: To serve as a yearly compendium of world progress.

Explanation: The New International Yearbook served as an annual compendium detailing world progress.

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Who assumed the editorship of The New International Yearbook following the death of Frank Moore Colby?

Answer: Herbert Treadwell Wade

Explanation: Herbert Treadwell Wade took over the editorship of The New International Yearbook after Frank Moore Colby's passing.

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Until which year did The New International Yearbook maintain its publication?

Answer: 1966

Explanation: The New International Yearbook continued publication until 1966.

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Technical Details and Archival Access

The printing of the 1926 volumes of The New International Encyclopedia took place in Boston, Massachusetts.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1926 volumes were printed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, not Boston.

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In its 1926 format, The New International Encyclopedia was structured into thirteen books, with each book containing approximately 1600 pages.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1926 format comprised thirteen books, not twenty-three, and each book contained around 1600 pages.

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Volume 8 of the first edition of The New International Encyclopedia is unavailable on the Internet Archive.

Answer: True

Explanation: Volume 8 of the first edition is noted as unavailable on the Internet Archive, with an alternative source provided.

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The 'Notes' column in the table pertaining to the first edition volumes exclusively provides information regarding alternative sources.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Notes' column for first edition volumes provides additional details beyond just alternative sources, such as specific issues with certain editions.

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The 'Wikisource (incomplete)' column offers links to volumes on Wikisource, indicating that these copies may not be complete or fully verified.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Wikisource (incomplete)' column links to volumes that are explicitly noted as potentially incomplete, not necessarily complete and verified copies.

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S. P. Walsh's 1968 bibliography is cited as a source for the encyclopedia's technical metadata.

Answer: False

Explanation: S. P. Walsh's 1968 bibliography is cited as a source for historical and bibliographic information, not specifically technical metadata.

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Volume 15 of the first edition's Internet Archive copy is noted as complete in the provided table.

Answer: False

Explanation: The table indicates that the Internet Archive copy of Volume 15 of the first edition is incomplete, with missing pages.

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Each book in the 1926 edition typically contained over 2000 pages.

Answer: False

Explanation: Each book in the 1926 edition typically contained approximately 1600 pages, not over 2000.

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In which location was the material for the 1926 volumes of The New International Encyclopedia printed?

Answer: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Explanation: The 1926 volumes were printed in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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What was the approximate page count per book in the 1926 edition of The New International Encyclopedia?

Answer: Around 1600 pages

Explanation: Each book in the 1926 edition typically contained approximately 1600 pages.

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Which specific volume of the first edition is indicated as 'Not available' on the Internet Archive within the table data?

Answer: Volume 8

Explanation: Volume 8 of the first edition is specifically noted as unavailable on the Internet Archive in the provided table.

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The citation referencing 'Walsh 1968' pertains to a work primarily focused on what subject matter?

Answer: A bibliography of Anglo-American general encyclopedias.

Explanation: The citation 'Walsh 1968' refers to a bibliography of Anglo-American general encyclopedias.

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The 1926 volumes, produced by Yale University Press, featured covers manufactured by which company?

Answer: Boston Bookbinding Company

Explanation: The covers for the 1926 volumes, produced by Yale University Press, were made by the Boston Bookbinding Company.

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Within the context of the source text, what does the citation referencing 'The Encyclopedia Americana' likely represent?

Answer: A secondary source referencing or discussing the NIE.

Explanation: The citation to 'The Encyclopedia Americana' likely functions as a secondary source that references or discusses The New International Encyclopedia, potentially offering comparative information or historical context.

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How many books constituted the physical structure of the encyclopedia in its 1926 format?

Answer: 13 books

Explanation: The encyclopedia's 1926 format was structured into thirteen books.

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