A Library Miscellany (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Bodleian Library
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Claire Cock-Starkey
Dimensions:	170 x 110 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Quarter bound / Paper over boards
Pages:	144
ISBN-13:	978-1-85124-472-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Miscellaneous items > Gift books Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Puzzles & quizzes > Trivia & quiz question books
LSN:	1-85124-472-7
Barcode:	9781851244720

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