A Wide Variety of Fruits and Vegetables (1898)

Pierre Larousse was a famous French grammarian, lexicographer, and encyclopedist, best known for creating "Le Grand Larousse Encyclopédique," a landmark in the field of French encyclopedias. In 1898, the Larousse firm was under the direction of Claude Augé, who continued the work initiated by Pierre Larousse. Augé is particularly noted for his role in the publication of the "Nouveau Larousse illustré," an important illustrated encyclopedia of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This work was significant for its comprehensive coverage, numerous illustrations, and accessibility to a general audience, reflecting the educational and democratic ideals of its creators. The collaboration and works of these figures are essential in the context of French educational and reference literature. They represent a period in which the democratization of knowledge and the expansion of public education were becoming increasingly important in Europe, and their publications played a significant role in this intellectual and cultural shift.