The book in America / Richard W. Clement; with images from the Library of Congress
- Bib ID:
- 3018265
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Clement, Richard W., 1951-
- Description:
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- Golden, Colo. : Fulcrum Publishing, c1996
- x, 150 pages : illustrations (some col.) ; 27 cm.
- ISBN:
- 1555912346 (hardback)
- Summary:
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Reflecting the entire range of human experience, the book is a physical embodiment and manifestation of our civilization, and through the course of our nation's history, the book has been a cornerstone in the shaping of American culture. The fascinating role that books have played in the creation of our nation and society is notably the story of authors, printers and publishers who have created books. It is also the story of readers who have shaped our culture in response to what they read. Richard W. Clement brings to life the story of the book in America from 1638 to today.
- Full contents:
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- Foreword / James H. Billington
- I. Colonial Book Production, 1638-1783
- II. Publishing in the New Nation, 1784-1820
- Libraries in America
- III. The Rise of the Great Houses, 1821-1865
- Reading in America
- IV. Industrialization and Expansion, 1865-1918
- Books at War
- V. The Book in Twentieth-Century America
- Afterword / John Y. Cole.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1996
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