The Enemies of Books (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by William Blades

Overview

This 1880 book, written by the great British bibliophile, is a thorough review of the many sources of book destruction. There are chapters on such enemies as fire, water, heat, neglect, bigotry, book worms, collectors, servants, and children. The book ends with a passionate plea for book preservation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411454187
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	06/07/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	174
File size:	634 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

William Blades (1824–1890) was an English bibliographer, writer, and book collector. Brought into publishing through his father’s printing business, he took an interest in William Caxton and became well known as a collector and preserver of the works of the British printer. He is the author of The Life and Typography of William Caxton.