The imperial dictionary of universal biography

A series of original memoirs of distinguished men, of all ages and all nations

By writers of eminence in the various branches of literature, science, and art. Conducted by professor John Eadie, D.D., L.L.D., John Francis Waller, L.L.D., M.R.I.A., professor W. J. M. Rankine, L.L.D., Edwin Lankester, M.D., F.R.S., professor Francis Bowen, M.A., United States, late editor of "North American Review," John Francis Waller, L.L.D., M.R.I.A., editor