The Reader's Handbook

The Reader's Handbook of allussions, references, plots, and stories was published in 1889.

It was written by the English reverend Dr. Ebenezer Cobham Brewer.

If you want to take a look inside of Brewer's handbook please follow the link.

On the left you can decide whether you want to download the pdf-version or you can use

the online-version.

Bibliography:

Brewer, Ebenezer C.. The Reader’s Handbook of Allusions, References, Plots and Stories. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincot, 1889. Internet Archive. Web. 06. Oct. 2013. <http://archive.org/details/readershandbook00brew>