Charles Hercules Read; a Tribute on his Retirement From the British Museum and a Record of the Chief Additions to the Department of British and Mediaeval Antiquities and Ethnography During his Keepership 1896-1921

<p><i>Charles Hercules Read: A Tribute on his Retirement From the British Museum</i> commemorates the distinguished career of Charles Hercules Read and his significant contributions to the British Museum during his keepership from 1896 to 1921. This volume serves both as a tribute to Read's work and as a record of the chief additions to the Department of British and Mediaeval Antiquities and Ethnography under his guidance.</p><p>Highlighting Read's dedication and expertise the book details the growth and enrichment of the museum's collections during a pivotal period. It offers insights into the acquisitions research and curatorial efforts that shaped the British Museum's renowned holdings. This historical account provides valuable context for understanding the development of British archaeology and ethnography within one of the world's leading cultural institutions. It is an essential resource for museum professionals historians and anyone interested in the history of collecting and the preservation of cultural heritage.</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>