The British Museum: Historical and Descriptive (1850)

By David Mather Masson

Book Overview

The British Museum: Historical and Descriptive is a book written by David Mather Masson in 1850. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the British Museum, one of the most famous museums in the world. The author describes the history of the museum, from its founding in 1753 to its current state in the mid-19th century. He also provides a detailed description of the museum's collections, including its extensive collection of antiquities, sculptures, coins, and manuscripts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Museum or the history of museums in general. It is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of art, culture, and civilization.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: 1164941739
• ISBN13: 9781164941736
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.0" x 6.0"