The Care of Books
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (812 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1449130240 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 302 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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An essay on ancient libraries Dargrace My only complaint about this fine history on libraries and the care of books is thAt the illustrations were not accessible though a link was provided. The history provided dates to the thirteenth century, with monastic and academia leanings. The private library wasn't as we think them to be in the early years of common use. This description of these former dwellings for historical and religious times fascinated me. My ultimate design lies somewhere between a cloister and a modern one. I love the idea of mahogany shelving, corinths and balustrades, red tile floors and stained glass windows. I too worry
When engaged in editing and completing _The Architectural History of the University and Colleges of Cambridge_, I devoted much time and attention to the essay called _The Library_. For instance, I felt certain that the Customs affecting monastic libraries would, if one could only discover them, throw considerable light on collegiate statutes relating to the same subject.. The subject was entirely new; and the more I looked into it, the more convinced did I become that it would well repay fuller investigation than was then possible