早期美国年鉴初探

A Tentative Analysis on the Early American Almanacs

早期的美国年鉴始于十七世纪,且数量庞大。年鉴起源于天文历书,供天文爱好者、航海家使用。之后的年鉴增加了大量重要的资料信息。早期美国年鉴资料丰富,可读性强,编著者多为学者或专业人士。早期的美国年鉴是研究者可选择的重要历史文献之一。

Initiated in the 17th century the early American almanacs were found in enormous numbers. They mainly take the form of astronomical chronicles for the enthusiasts of astronomy and the navigators. More vital data are added to the annals later on. Among the editors, the scholars and experts constantly contributed. Abundant and readable in data, the early American almanacs are one type of the important history literature for the researchers.