Delve into the vast expanse of knowledge with Volume 2 of "The New American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge." Compiled in 1859 by the erudite Charles Anderson Dana and George Ripley, this volume continues the tradition of providing accessible and comprehensive information on a wide array of subjects. From history and science to literature and the arts, "The New American Cyclopaedia" offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual landscape of mid-19th century America. This meticulously curated dictionary is an invaluable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge. Explore the detailed entries and discover the perspectives of a bygone era. "The New American Cyclopaedia" remains a testament to the enduring power of human curiosity and the pursuit of understanding.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.