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The Torch and Colonial Book Circular, Vol. 4: Including Classified Lists of New Publications English, American and Colonial in All Departments of Literature, Science and Art (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Edward Augustus Petherick

 
9780428475970: The Torch and Colonial Book Circular, Vol. 4: Including Classified Lists of New Publications English, American and Colonial in All Departments of Literature, Science and Art (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Comprehensive reference to late 19th‑century literature and publishing

A curated guide to English, American, and colonial books across every major field, from dictionaries and history to science and the arts. This volume compiles new publications and short publisher lists, helping readers, librarians, and booksellers discover fresh titles and key resources.

Inside, you’ll find organized catalog sections, cross‑referenced by subject and format, plus short lists from major publishers. It’s a practical snapshot of the publishing landscape for the period, ideal for research, collection building, and ordering decisions.

The edition also highlights notes on education, libraries, and public inquiry, reflecting the era’s questions about access to knowledge and the role of literature in everyday life.

  • Subject‑based listings across dictionaries, history, economics, law, science, literature, and more
  • Publisher short lists and arrangements to locate titles quickly
  • Periodical and colonial publications entries to map the broader literary world
  • Guidance useful to librarians, booksellers, collectors, and researchers

Ideal for readers who want a clear window into recent publications and the publishing ecosystem of the era.

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