The Library Journal, Vol. 13: Official Organ of the American Library Association Chiefly Devoted to Library Economy and Bibliography; January-December, 1888 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9781528356831: The Library Journal, Vol. 13: Official Organ of the American Library Association Chiefly Devoted to Library Economy and Bibliography; January-December, 1888 (Classic Reprint)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1528356837 ISBN 13: 9781528356831
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book by Joseph Green Cogswell presents a biographical sketch of Cogswell, who was a pioneer in the development of higher education and in the founding of free public libraries and academies. Cogswell, a contemporary of Goethe, Humboldt, and Scott, is credited with urging John Jacob Astor to found the New York Public Library. As the library's superintendent, Cogswell traveled extensively, selecting over 40,000 volumes that became the foundation of the library's collection and shaped its character. The author provides a detailed account of Cogswell's life, his travels, and his contributions to the library field, offering insights into the history and development of libraries and the role of individuals in shaping their growth and impact.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1528356837
ISBN 13 
9781528356831
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
359

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9780260019783: The Library Journal, Vol. 13: Official Organ of the American Library Association Chiefly Devoted to Library Economy and Bibliography; January-December, 1888 (Classic Reprint)

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