The book in America / Richard W. Clement; with images from the Library of Congress.
The book in America / Richard W. Clement; with images from the Library of Congress.
The book in America / Richard W. Clement; with images from the Library of Congress.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Golden, Colo. : Fulcrum Publishing, c1996.
Call Numbers
TQ061237
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MMS ID
Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
x, 150 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
Contents
Foreword / James H. Billington -- I. Colonial Book Production, 1638-1783 -- II. Publishing in the New Nation, 1784-1820 -- Libraries in America -- III. The Rise of the Great Houses, 1821-1865 -- Reading in America -- IV. Industrialization and Expansion, 1865-1918 -- Books at War -- V. The Book in Tw...
Publication information
Publisher
Golden, Colo. : Fulcrum Publishing, c1996.
Place of Publication
Colorado
Date Published
c1996.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
Reflecting the entire range of human experience, the book is a physical embodiment and manifestation of our civilization, and through the course of our nation's history, the book has been a cornerstone in the shaping of American culture. The fascinating role that books have played in the creation of our nation and society is notably the story of au...
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Full title
The book in America / Richard W. Clement; with images from the Library of Congress.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Transferred from NQ002.0974/1.
Contextual Information
Date Copyright
c1996.
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Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
TQ061237
Record Identifier
74VvZ6Q08Z43
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvZ6Q08Z43
Other Identifiers
ISBN
1555912346 (hardcover)
9781555912345 (hardcover)
DDC
002.0974
MMS ID
991004548639702626
