Books and how to make the most of them by James Hosmer Penniman

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Author Penniman, James Hosmer, 1860-1931
LoC No. 11022017
Title Books and how to make the most of them
Alternate Title Making the most of books
Original Publication Syracuse, NY: C. W. Bardeen, Publisher / School Bulletin Publications, 1911.
Note Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Jamie Brydone-Jack, Joeri de Ruiter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Books and How to Make the Most of Them" by James Hosmer Penniman is a guidebook on utilizing literature effectively, written in the early 20th century. This book explores the art of reading, what to read, and how to engage with books to enrich one's life. It emphasizes the transformative power of reading and the need for thoughtful selection in literature. The book is organized into several chapters, each focusing on different aspects of reading and books. Penniman articulates the miracle of books as vessels of knowledge that span time and space, emphasizing that reading cultivates the mind and enriches life. He provides practical advice on how to approach reading with purpose, how to classify books, and the importance of owning and caring for your books for personal growth. Furthermore, he discusses distinct categories of literature—such as poetry, biography, history, and fiction—highlighting their diverse impacts on readers. Overall, the text serves as both a celebration of literature and a practical manual aimed at helping readers become more discerning and effective in their reading habits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Books and reading
Category Text
EBook-No. 73783
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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