9780243301256 - the Cardiff Free Libraries, 1895 (classic Reprint) by John Ballinger (3 results)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the development of Cardiff's Central Library, Museum, and Schools of Science and Art from their beginnings in 1860 to the present day. Opening with the founding of the voluntary Reading Room and Library in 1860 by the industrious Peter Price, the book details the ongoi…ng journey, challenges, and triumphs to provide an accessible and extensive public library for Cardiff's residents and visitors. The author highlights the support of local figures such as Charles Thompson and the generosity of philanthropists and patrons, as well as the crucial role of the Cardiff Naturalists' Society in the establishment of the Museum. The book provides a captivating glimpse into the cultural and educational pursuits of Cardiff's 19th-century civic leaders and celebrates the enduring legacy of the free library movement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
