The Book-hunter at HomeP. Allan, 1922 - 275 páginas I. Adventures among books.--II. The library.--III. Books which form the library.--IV. Chivalry and romance.--V-VI. The care of books.--VII. Books of the collector.--VIII-IX. A plea for specialism.--Index |
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... interesting man he must be , ' I replied , but why do you laugh ? ' ' Oh , you'll see all right presently , ' said he ; but go and spend an evening with him ; you will certainly be entertained -provided you are sympathetic and content ...
... interesting man he must be , ' I replied , but why do you laugh ? ' ' Oh , you'll see all right presently , ' said he ; but go and spend an evening with him ; you will certainly be entertained -provided you are sympathetic and content ...
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... interesting volume by that great connoisseur , Henry B. Wheatley . It was published in octavo in 1898 . Most of the catalogues that one receives from the book- sellers are of little use when read , and no useful purpose is served by ...
... interesting volume by that great connoisseur , Henry B. Wheatley . It was published in octavo in 1898 . Most of the catalogues that one receives from the book- sellers are of little use when read , and no useful purpose is served by ...
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... interesting medley . Books of fables , whether by Æsop , Bidpai , La Fontaine , Gay , or Kriloff , would form an interesting collection by themselves , and it would be amusing to trace the pedigree of some of the tales . Our national ...
... interesting medley . Books of fables , whether by Æsop , Bidpai , La Fontaine , Gay , or Kriloff , would form an interesting collection by themselves , and it would be amusing to trace the pedigree of some of the tales . Our national ...
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CONTENTS CHAP PAGE I ADVENTURES AMONG BOOKS I | 25 |
THE LIBRARY | 31 |
BOOKS WHICH FORM THE LIBRARY | 58 |
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