9781331601746 - The Library in Colonial New York (Classic Reprint) de Keep, Austin Baxter (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. Here is a monograph that unveils the inception of libraries in New York from 1698 to 1776. The author presents an in-depth examination of the efforts undertaken during this period to establish public libraries, highlighting the contributions of the Bray Foundation. The author also discusses other notable libraries of the time, such as the Sharpe Collection and the Millington Bequest. This book provides a thorough analysis of the evolving library landscape in New York during this era, showcasing the challenges faced and the gradual progress made toward establishing these institutions as vital centers of learning and intellectual growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.