Free Town Libraries, Their Formation, Management, and History: In Britain, France, Germany, and America

by Edward Edwards

Book Overview

An important figure in the establishment of free libraries in the United Kingdom, Edward Edwards (1812-1886) wrote this study, first published in 1869, as a handbook intended for promoters and managers of free town libraries. The book outlines the formation and workings of public libraries, beginning with British examples and proceeding to compare the British experience with libraries abroad, especially in America. Edwards presents strong evidence...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108009360
• ISBN13: 9781108009362
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 676 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"