The Book Collector - Hazlitt, William Carew
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The Book Collector: A General Survey Of The Pursuit And Of Those Who Have Engaged In It At Home And Abroad is a non-fiction book written by William Carew Hazlitt and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive survey of the world of book collecting, covering its history, principles, and practices. It explores the passion and dedication of book collectors, both at home and abroad, and the ways in which they have contributed to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge throughout history. Hazlitt's writing is detailed and informative, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into…mehr

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The Book Collector: A General Survey Of The Pursuit And Of Those Who Have Engaged In It At Home And Abroad is a non-fiction book written by William Carew Hazlitt and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive survey of the world of book collecting, covering its history, principles, and practices. It explores the passion and dedication of book collectors, both at home and abroad, and the ways in which they have contributed to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge throughout history. Hazlitt's writing is detailed and informative, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world of book collecting, and the people who have made it their life's work. The Book Collector is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of books, the art of collecting, or the passion that drives collectors to pursue their dreams.From The Earliest Period To The Present Time. With An Account Of Public And Private Libraries And Anecdotes Of Their Founders Or Owners And Remarks On Bookbinding And On Special Copies Of Books.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.
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William Carew Hazlitt, a.k.a. W. Carew Hazlitt, was an English attorney, writer, editor, and bibliographer. He was the great-grandson of Unitarian pastor and author William Hazlitt, and the son of William Hazlitt, registrar and barrister, as well as the grandson of essayist and critic William Hazlitt. After completing his education at the Merchant Taylors' School, William Carew Hazlitt was admitted to the Inner Temple bar in 1861. Handbook to the Popular, Poetical and Dramatic Literature of Great Britain: From the Invention of Printing to the Restoration (1867) is one of Hazlitt's numerous books. In addition, he wrote Old Cookery Books and Ancient Cuisine (1886) and The History of the Venetian Republic: Her Rise, Her Greatness, and Her Civilization (1860). Elliot Stock, London, 1887, The Book-Lover's Library, Gleanings in Old Garden Literature, is of much utility, historical interest, and pleasure to gardeners and collectors of herbals, etc. A Bibliography of Gardening Literature, 1603-1800, as well as one on herbal remedies and beekeeping, is included in the book's last chapter. The book mostly discusses gardening in Europe and how it was adopted and altered in Britain between the 15th and the 17th centuries. His A Dictionary of Faiths and Folk Lore is extensive in breadth and quirky in its choice. Reeves & Turner, 1905. OCLC 647632425., which conserves proof of a variety of long-gone traditional traditions.