A Second Letter To The Earl Of Ellesmere On The Management Of The Library Of Printed Books In The British Museum (1849)

By John Edward Gray

Book Overview

""A Second Letter to the Earl of Ellesmere on the Management of the Library of Printed Books in the British Museum"" is a book written by John Edward Gray, first published in 1849. This book is a continuation of Gray's discussion on the management of the British Museum's library, specifically focusing on the printed books collection. Gray, who was a zoologist and curator at the British Museum, argues that the library's collection of printed books should be more accessible to the public and that the cataloguing system should be improved. He also suggests that the library should acquire more books on a wider range of subjects. Gray's letter is addressed to the Earl of Ellesmere, who was a trustee of the British Museum at the time. This book provides insight into the management of one of the world's most famous libraries in the mid-19th century and sheds light on the challenges faced by those responsible for preserving and sharing the world's knowledge.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: 143674850X
• ISBN13: 9781436748506
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"