Adam Willis Wagnalls (1843 - 1924) was a U.S. publisher. He was the co-founder and co-eponym of the Funk & Wagnalls Company in 1877. 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... A publisher is a person or entity which engages in the act of publishing. ... 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...