John Ferguson

Gebundenes Buch

Books of Secrets. A Paper Read Before the Bibliographical Society, April 21, 1913

Beschreibung

"Books of Secrets. A Paper Read Before the Bibliographical Society, April 21, 1913" explores the fascinating history and evolution of books containing practical advice, arcane knowledge, and curious lore. Presented to the Bibliographical Society by John Ferguson, this study delves into the origins and development of these intriguing texts, revealing their significance in the history of printing and dissemination of knowledge. Ferguson meticulously examines the content and context of these books, offering valuable insights into the bibliographical aspects, including the paper, printing techniques, and binding styles prevalent during their creation. This paper is a valuable resource for bibliophiles, historians, and anyone interested in the historical development of printed material. Ferguson's detailed analysis offers a window into a world where practical knowledge, magical beliefs, and scientific inquiry were intertwined, making it an enduring contribution to the study of rare books and their cultural impact. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 40
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 240g
• ISBN-13: 9781024058161
• ISBN-10: 1024058166
• Artikelnr.: 74523849