The Book-Hunter, Etc.

By John Hill Burton and Richard Grant White

Book Overview

""The Book-Hunter, Etc."" by John Hill Burton is a collection of essays and articles written by the author on the subject of book collecting and the history of literature. The book is divided into three parts, with the first section focusing on the joys and pitfalls of book collecting, including the importance of first editions and the thrill of discovering rare books. The second section delves into the history of literature, with essays on famous authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Burns, as well as lesser-known writers like John Barclay and Robert Greene. The final section includes a series of biographical sketches of notable book collectors, including Sir Walter Scott and Richard Heber. Throughout the book, Burton's passion for books and literature shines through, making this a must-read for bibliophiles and book lovers alike.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: 1432654624
• ISBN13: 9781432654627
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"