Sion College And Library

By Ernest Harold Pearce

Book Overview

Sion College and Library is a historical book written by Ernest H. Pearce and published in 1913. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Sion College and its library, which was founded in London in the early 17th century. Pearce traces the origins of the college and library back to the Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England. He describes the various buildings that have housed the college and library over the centuries, as well as the collections of books and manuscripts that have been accumulated. The book also includes information on the college's role in the education and training of Anglican clergy, as well as its contributions to the cultural and intellectual life of London. Overall, Sion College and Library is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Church of England and the development of libraries in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054870807X
• ISBN13: 9780548708071
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"