"Meyers Grosses Konversations-lexikon," Volume 17, is a comprehensive encyclopedia offering a wealth of general knowledge. Originally published in 1902, this volume forms part of a larger series intended as a complete reference work. Authored by Hermann Julius Meyer, this encyclopedia provides detailed entries on a wide range of subjects, reflecting the knowledge and perspectives of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This historical encyclopedia remains a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the intellectual landscape of the past.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.