Book Collectors As Benefactors Of Public Libraries (1915)

von George Watson Cole

84 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Book Collectors As Benefactors Of Public Libraries is a book written by George Watson Cole and published in 1915. The book explores the role of book collectors in the establishment and enrichment of public libraries. Cole argues that book collectors have played a vital role in the growth of public libraries by donating their collections or contributing to library funds. He also discusses the importance of book collecting as a hobby and its potential to benefit society by preserving rare and valuable books. The book includes a detailed history of public libraries and the contributions of various book collectors to their development. It also provides practical advice for book collectors who wish to donate their collections to public libraries. Overall, Book Collectors As Benefactors Of Public Libraries is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of libraries and the role of book collectors in their development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781120267818
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC