Overview
Behind every title lies a world of vanished voices and voyages. Every entry tells a story. Catalogue of the John Carter Brown Library in Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island (Volume III) opens a doorway into one of the world's finest rare book collection catalog devoted to the Americas. Compiled from the holdings of the renowned Providence Rhode Island library, it records pre 19th century americana in meticulous detail: early American history books, colonial America printed sources, and other fragile witnesses to the making of a continent. Arranged as a classic bibliotheca americana style reference, this authoritative American history book catalogue reflects the breadth of printing across exploration, settlement, conflict, religion, science, and governance. Used as a historical bibliography reference and research tool for historians worldwide, this third volume continues the systematic John Carter Brown Library catalog of titles relating to the discovery, exploration, and cultural life of the Western Hemisphere, including rich holdings in americas exploration travel literature. It also serves as a dependable reference for rare book collectors seeking to verify editions, trace provenance, or deepen contextual knowledge of landmark works. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, ready to inspire both serious researchers and curious readers drawn to the enduring story of the Americas in print.
- | Author: Unknown
- | Publisher: Alpha Edition
- | Publication Date: March 05, 2021
- | Number of Pages: 320 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 9354449751
- | ISBN-13: 9789354449758
