Catalogue of Standard English Authors

<p>Catalogue of Standard English Authors offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary tastes and collecting habits of the late 19th century. This catalog compiled by William Dawson & Sons of London lists a wide array of English authors considered standard at the time providing valuable insight into the canon of English literature as it was then understood. <br/><br/>Beyond its focus on English literature the catalog also includes a collection of books relating to America offering a window into the transatlantic book trade and the contemporary interest in American history and culture. This dual focus makes the catalog a valuable resource for scholars of both English literature and American studies. <br/><br/>As a historical document this catalog provides a snapshot of the books that were available for sale and the prices they commanded offering valuable information for book collectors historians of the book and anyone interested in the literary and intellectual history of the period.</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>