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LoC No.: 00003768
Title:
A Book for All Readers
An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries
Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Book for All Readers" by Ainsworth Rand Spofford is an instructional guide written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an aid to the collection, use, and preservation of books, focusing particularly on the formation of public and private libraries. Its primary topic encompasses various aspects of book selection, acquisition, and effective library management, emphasizing the importance of curating high-quality reading material. The opening of this comprehensive volume introduces the reader to the overwhelming yet exciting world of literature. Spofford reflects on the vast abundance of printed works available, encouraging readers to focus on the few truly impactful texts that offer real knowledge and insight. He discusses the importance of selecting superior books over lesser-known works to foster a refined taste and enriching reading experience. Additionally, he touches on the differing opinions surrounding book selection,, advocating for a balanced collection that includes history, biography, and quality fiction while emphasizing that the enjoyment and nourishment of the mind should dictate choices in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spofford, Ainsworth Rand, 1825-1908
EBook No.: 22608
Published: Sep 15, 2007
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Books
Subject: Library science
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 00003768
Title:
A Book for All Readers
An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries
Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Michael Ciesielski and the booksmiths at
http:
//www.eBookForge.net
Summary: "A Book for All Readers" by Ainsworth Rand Spofford is an instructional guide written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an aid to the collection, use, and preservation of books, focusing particularly on the formation of public and private libraries. Its primary topic encompasses various aspects of book selection, acquisition, and effective library management, emphasizing the importance of curating high-quality reading material. The opening of this comprehensive volume introduces the reader to the overwhelming yet exciting world of literature. Spofford reflects on the vast abundance of printed works available, encouraging readers to focus on the few truly impactful texts that offer real knowledge and insight. He discusses the importance of selecting superior books over lesser-known works to foster a refined taste and enriching reading experience. Additionally, he touches on the differing opinions surrounding book selection,, advocating for a balanced collection that includes history, biography, and quality fiction while emphasizing that the enjoyment and nourishment of the mind should dictate choices in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spofford, Ainsworth Rand, 1825-1908
EBook No.: 22608
Published: Sep 15, 2007
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Books
Subject: Library science
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.