A Library Miscellany
Cock-Starkey, Claire
ISBN 10: 1851244727 ISBN 13: 9781851244720
Published by Bodleian Library, 2018
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Synopsis:
What can be found in the Vatican’s Secret Archive? How many books did Charles Darwin’s library aboard the Beagle hold? Which library is home to a colony of bats?
Bursting with potted histories, quirky facts and enlightening lists, this book explores every aspect of the library, celebrating not only these remarkable institutions but also the individuals behind their awe-inspiring collections.
From the ancient library at Alexandria to the Library of Congress in Washington DC, A Library Miscellany explores institutions both old and new, from the university library to that of the humble village. It opens the door to unusual collections such as herbaria, art libraries, magic libraries and even the library of smells, and charts the difficulties of cataloguing books deemed to be subversive, heretical, libellous or obscene.
Packed with unusual facts and statistics, this is the perfect volume for library enthusiasts, bibliophiles and readers everywhere.
About the Author: Claire Cock-Starkey is a writer and editor of non-fiction books, including 'A Library Miscellany' (2018), 'The Book Lovers' Miscellany' (2017), 'Bodleianalia' (2016) and 'Famous Last Words' (2016).
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Bibliographic Details
Title: A Library Miscellany
Publisher: Bodleian Library
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket