The Bodleian Library at Oxford by Falconer Madan
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"The Bodleian Library at Oxford" by Falconer Madan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a thorough description of the Bodleian Library, detailing its foundation, development, and significance as a premier institution within the University of Oxford and beyond. It also explores the library's evolution from early collections to its status as a treasured repository of knowledge and manuscripts. At the start of the book, the
author expresses the hope that this sketch will promote the values of classical education and good learning associated with the library. The preface outlines the challenges of condensing the extensive history and myriad treasures of the library into a single volume. It sets the stage for discussions on libraries in general, the impact of Sir Thomas Bodley's efforts in establishing the Bodleian in the 17th century, and the various types and functions of libraries throughout history, while introducing the reader to the extensive research and organizational systems that have made the Bodleian a vital resource for scholars and academics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Madan, Falconer, 1851-1935 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21004883 |
| Title | The Bodleian Library at Oxford |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Duckworth & co, 1919. |
| Contents | Libraries and their kinds -- Sir Thomas Bodley and his foundation, 1598-1613 -- The Bodleian Library, 1613-1860 -- The Bodleian Library in modern times -- The manuscript and other treasures of the library -- Methods and materials of modern study. |
| Credits | deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Bodleian Library |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70470 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 421 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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