| Author |
Elton, Charles Isaac, 1839-1900 |
| Author |
Elton, Mary Augusta, 1838-1914 |
| Title |
The Great Book-Collectors
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Book-Collectors
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Great Book-Collectors" by Charles Isaac Elton and Mary Augusta Elton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the lives and contributions of notable bibliophiles throughout history, emphasizing the art of book collecting rather than focusing on the books themselves. It provides insights into the cultural and intellectual significance of these collectors across various civilizations, from ancient times to the Renaissance. The opening of this work establishes the authors' intention to delve into the history of book collecting, starting with references to ancient libraries and notable collectors from antiquity. It discusses the admiration for books that persisted through eras of turmoil, highlighting the cultural value attributed to libraries in the ancient world, including those in Egypt and Greece. The narrative also touches on distinct individuals who shaped book collecting practices, suggesting a rich tapestry of bibliophilic culture threaded throughout history, indicating that the journey of book collecting is also a journey through the evolution of human thought and knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Z: Bibliography, Library science
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| Subject |
Book collecting
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| Subject |
Book collectors -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18938 |
| Release Date |
Jul 29, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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