Project Gutenberg 2007-09-22 Public domain in the USA. 155 Allan, P. B. M. (Philip Bertram Murray) 1884 1973 Allan, Philip Bertram Murray The Book-Hunter at Home Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. I. Adventures among books -- II. The library -- III. Books which form the library -- IV. Chivalry and romance -- V-VI. The care of books -- VII. Books of the collector -- VIII-IX. A plea for specialism -- Index. Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes and the booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net "The Book-Hunter at Home" by P. B. M. Allan is a reflective narrative on the joys and intricacies of book collecting, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of a bibliophile, exploring the thrills of discovering rare books, the bonds formed among collectors, and the bittersweet nature of missed opportunities in the hunt for literary treasures. The book combines personal anecdotes with broader commentary on the culture of book collecting, making it appealing to both avid readers and those interested in the world of literature. The beginning of "The Book-Hunter at Home" introduces readers to the narrator, who reflects on the nature of book hunting and the unique experiences that come with it. In a humorous and thoughtful tone, the narrator explores the idea that youthful enthusiasm often leads to the best bargains in books, recounting various personal stories of missed opportunities and the thrill of unexpected discoveries. As he reminisces about his adventures in the world of bibliophiles, the narrator sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the importance of books, the excitement of collecting, and the shared passion that unites fellow book lovers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Book collecting Z Text Bibliomania Browsing: Other 722792 722702 2024-10-10T04:59:37.158029 2023-09-10T08:23:22.938935 text/html text/html 704199 2021-01-03T01:42:57 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 16985817 2021-01-03T01:42:57 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 17880583 2024-10-10T05:01:23.399067 application/epub+zip 17755399 2024-10-10T05:00:14.363139 application/epub+zip 348285 2024-10-10T04:59:39.345008 application/epub+zip 155639610 2024-10-10T05:01:52.540842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155490818 2024-10-10T05:00:39.791188 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517151 2022-09-10T14:49:36.642962 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 592289 592208 2024-10-10T04:59:34.078301 2023-09-10T08:23:20.426898 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 591804 2021-01-03T01:42:56 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 233134 2021-01-03T01:42:57 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 591864 2021-01-03T01:42:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 232828 2021-01-03T01:42:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21199 2024-10-10T05:01:53.001883 application/rdf+xml 12577 2024-10-10T04:59:40.090015 image/jpeg 3651 2024-10-10T04:59:39.732991 image/jpeg 17067018 2024-10-10T04:59:37.982021 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog