Anecdotes Of Literature And Scarce Books V2

von William Beloe

468 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Anecdotes of Literature and Scarce Books"" is a two-volume set of books written by William Beloe. The books provide a collection of interesting and curious anecdotes related to literature and rare books. The anecdotes cover a wide range of topics, including the lives of famous authors, the history of printing, and the discovery of lost manuscripts. The books also contain information on rare and valuable books, including their history, ownership, and significance. The anecdotes are presented in a lively and engaging style, making the books an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the world of literature and rare books. Volume 2 of the set continues the collection of anecdotes from the first volume, providing further insights into the fascinating world of literature and rare books.A Miscellaneous Writer And Translator Who In 1803 Became Keeper Of The Printed Books In The British Museum. His Misplaced Trust In A Patron Who Made Off With Many Valuable Items Led To His Dismissal In 1806.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: 9781428642850
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 09.07.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC