Let's be clear: this isn't a novel. The New Gresham Encyclopedia: Ebert to Estremadura is exactly what it says on the tin—a slice of a reference work published in the 1920s. It contains hundreds of alphabetically ordered entries, from brief biographies and geographical descriptions to explanations of scientific concepts and historical events as they were understood just after World War I.

Why You Should Read It

Reading this is like browsing the internet of 1922. The charm is in the details. You'll find earnest entries on now-forgotten politicians, glowing descriptions of colonial territories that feel uncomfortably dated, and scientific explanations that are charmingly confident but completely wrong. Then, you'll stumble on a passage about ancient Roman roads or a philosophical concept that's still perfectly relevant. It’s this mix of the obsolete and the enduring that makes it so compelling. You're not just learning facts; you're seeing how a generation framed its knowledge.

Final Verdict

This is perfect for curious minds who love history, trivia, or just a good browse through something different. It's for the person who gets lost on Wikipedia rabbit holes. Don't read it cover-to-cover; dip in and out. You won't find a plot, but you will find a captivating snapshot of a world that thought it had everything figured out. A wonderful, oddball addition for any nonfiction lover's shelf.