""Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford A.D. 1598-1867"" is a comprehensive historical account of one of the world's most renowned libraries. Written by William Dunn Macray, a former librarian of the Bodleian Library, the book chronicles the library's development from its founding in 1598 to the late 19th century. The book covers various aspects of the library's history, including its collections, acquisitions, and the various individuals who contributed to its growth. It also includes detailed descriptions of the library ...
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""Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford A.D. 1598-1867"" is a comprehensive historical account of one of the world's most renowned libraries. Written by William Dunn Macray, a former librarian of the Bodleian Library, the book chronicles the library's development from its founding in 1598 to the late 19th century. The book covers various aspects of the library's history, including its collections, acquisitions, and the various individuals who contributed to its growth. It also includes detailed descriptions of the library's architecture and the various changes it underwent over the centuries. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of libraries and the preservation of knowledge.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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