Prices of Books by Henry B. Wheatley
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"Prices of Books" by Henry B. Wheatley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the fluctuations and changes in the prices of books in England over different periods. Wheatley's inquiry delves into the complexities of book pricing, discussing factors such as scarcity, quality, and historical context, alongside how these elements reflect broader economic and cultural developments. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the
significance of understanding book prices as a means to gauge societal progress. It outlines the book's intention to provide a general overview of the prices of books throughout history, crafting a nuanced narrative that links the worth of books to economic conditions, intellectual growth, and the evolving tastes of society. Wheatley also draws on various historical examples, from early manuscripts to renowned literary collections, to offer context and insights that will inform the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02006056 |
| Title |
Prices of Books An Inquiry into the Changes in the Price of Books which have occurred in England at different Periods |
| Credits |
Produced by Irma Špehar, Jennifer Linklater and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Books -- Prices -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40815 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 810 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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