The Great Encyclopaedic Dictionary ~ Reader's Digest (Set of 3)

The Great Encyclopaedic Dictionary ~ Reader's Digest (Set of 3) 

3 Large hard covered books
Very good condition

A comprehensive three-volume reference set that blends the Funk & Wagnalls Standard College Dictionary with a rich array of specialized supplements. First published in the 1960s and revised through the 1970s, it offers:

• Over 150,000 entries with clear definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and word origins

• A pronunciation system and etymology based on updated linguistic research

• Supplements on foreign-language dictionaries (German, French, Spanish), medical terms, space terminology, American slang, and quotations

• Historical essays on the English language, writing systems, and how to find information effectively

This set is ideal for collectors, researchers, and anyone who appreciates mid-century reference works with depth and elegance.