Slight foxing on book ledge Pages yellowing Merriam-Webster, Inc Smithmark Publishers, 1996 - Biography - 372 pages Webster's Concise Biographical Dictionary offers quick access to pertinent facts about 7,000 famous world figures, past and present. Each entry of this important addition to the Smithmark reference line includes a quick reference to the subject's profession, their birth and death dates, and a thumbnail sketch of their endeavors. The proper pronunciation of each name is also offered, insuring that this book will be the perfect quick-reference for information about famous figures. «