Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" Volume 13, Slice 6

** "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Home, Daniel' to 'Hortensius, Quintus'" is a detailed collection of knowledge from the start of the 1900s. It shares articles, including stories of people like Daniel Home who studied spirits, and John Home, a poet from Scotland. It is a great resource for those who love history, reading, and learning about famous people, covering art, science, and places. The first part of this book looks into the lives of important people and unique ideas. For example, it talks about Daniel Home and his role with spiritualism, telling of his time holding séances and debates around his work that include a court case concerning an inheritance thought to be gained unethically from his practices. The text also touches on John Home and his successes with plays and poetry, telling of his effort getting his plays performed and his relationships with other writers of the time. All together, at its start, this encyclopedia gives insights into the lives and effects of select people, setting the stage for deeper examinations of different subjects within the large collection. **