An Introduction to the Study of Bibliography

<p><i>An Introduction to the Study of Bibliography</i> by Thomas Hartwell Horne offers a detailed exploration of bibliography and ancient libraries. This comprehensive two-volume work originally published in 1814 begins with a memoir on the public libraries of the ancients providing historical context for the development of libraries and their significance in ancient societies. </p><p>Horne's study delves into the intricacies of bibliography examining the methods and principles involved in the description and classification of books. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars librarians and anyone interested in the history of books and libraries offering insights into the scholarly practices of the early 19th century. The text's enduring value lies in its meticulous detail and its contribution to the understanding of bibliographic studies.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>