A Library Miscellany
$20.05
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
17 April 2018
Summary
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 Misce…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781851244720 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1851244727 |
| Author: | Claire Cock-Starkey |
| Publisher: | Bodleian Library |
| Imprint: | Bodleian Library |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 17 April 2018 |
| Weight: | 182g |
| Dimensions: | 170mm x 110mm |
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‘The only thing more fun than reading this book would have been compiling it. It’s a total delight.’ * Daily News *‘There is so much detail and information packed into this little book. it may be diminutive in size but it holds a wealth of information. … I thoroughly enjoyed it.’ * lindasbookbag.com blog *“This lovely little volume, “A Library Miscellany”, explores all sorts of library trivia about libraries all over the world, past, present, future … Every page holds engagingly written facts and anecdotes interesting, curious, or even startling, and you’ll find yourself absorbed in disovery as you wander from one entry to another. It is like browsing a little mini-library in itself.’ * Manhattan Book Review *
About The Author
Claire Cock-Starkey
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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