Publisher's Synopsis
The Dictionary of National Biography Volume 1: Abbott-Childers is a historical reference book compiled by Sidney Lee and published in 1901. The book contains biographical information on notable individuals from the United Kingdom and the British Empire, including politicians, writers, artists, and scientists. The first volume covers individuals with surnames starting with the letters A to C, including such figures as John Abbott, the first Canadian-born prime minister, and Hugh Childers, a prominent British politician. Each entry provides a detailed account of the individual's life and achievements, drawing on primary sources and contemporary accounts. The Dictionary of National Biography remains an important resource for scholars and researchers of British history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
