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LoC No.: 02006056
Title:
Prices of Books
An Inquiry into the Changes in the Price of Books which have occurred in England at different Periods
Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Prices of Books" by Henry B. Wheatley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the fluctuations and changes in the prices of books in England over different periods. Wheatley's inquiry delves into the complexities of book pricing, discussing factors such as scarcity, quality, and historical context, alongside how these elements reflect broader economic and cultural developments. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the significance of understanding book prices as a means to gauge societal progress. It outlines the book's intention to provide a general overview of the prices of books throughout history, crafting a nuanced narrative that links the worth of books to economic conditions, intellectual growth, and the evolving tastes of society. Wheatley also draws on various historical examples, from early manuscripts to renowned literary collections, to offer context and insights that will inform the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917
EBook No.: 40815
Published: Sep 22, 2012
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Books -- Prices -- History
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02006056
Title:
Prices of Books
An Inquiry into the Changes in the Price of Books which have occurred in England at different Periods
Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Irma Špehar, Jennifer Linklater and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Prices of Books" by Henry B. Wheatley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the fluctuations and changes in the prices of books in England over different periods. Wheatley's inquiry delves into the complexities of book pricing, discussing factors such as scarcity, quality, and historical context, alongside how these elements reflect broader economic and cultural developments. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the significance of understanding book prices as a means to gauge societal progress. It outlines the book's intention to provide a general overview of the prices of books throughout history, crafting a nuanced narrative that links the worth of books to economic conditions, intellectual growth, and the evolving tastes of society. Wheatley also draws on various historical examples, from early manuscripts to renowned literary collections, to offer context and insights that will inform the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917
EBook No.: 40815
Published: Sep 22, 2012
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Books -- Prices -- History
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.