Private Libraries of New York (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Wynne, James

9781332808618: Private Libraries of New York (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1332808611 ISBN 13: 9781332808618

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book delves into the history of private libraries in New York City, offering a glimpse into the personal collections of prominent individuals who shaped the city's cultural landscape. From the eclectic curiosities of John Allan's library to the extensive classical collection of George Bancroft, the book provides a fascinating look at the diverse interests and passions of these notable figures. The author explores the significance of these collections, shedding light on the intellectual and cultural climate of their time, and highlighting the role of books in shaping individual lives and societal discourse.

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The separate articles have all undergone a careful revision, while many have been en tirely rewritten, and a few new ones added. As it now stands, the work may be consid ered as giving a tolerablv fair account of most of the private collections in New York, and will be a sufficient guide to the student as to the sources from which he may hope to derive information, not to be found in the public libraries. This has been a prominent object in the preparation of these articles, and has operated in a no less degree with the collectors of the various libraries in frankly permitting an account of them to be given to the public.

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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Private Libraries of New York

One circumstance, which at the time ex cited the surprise of the writer, in common with most others, and probably more than their literary merit attracted attention to the articles as they appeared in the post, was the comparatively little knowledge possessed of the contents and value of the separate collections. This was often as much a matter of surprise to the owners of other libraries as to the community at large, and is probably to be accounted for on the ground that the collee.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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