The History Of The Boston Athenaum: With Biographical Notices Of Its Deceased Founders (1851)

by Josiah Quincy III

Book Overview

The History Of The Boston Athenaum: With Biographical Notices Of Its Deceased Founders (1851) is a book written by Josiah Quincy that provides a comprehensive account of the Boston Athenaeum, a private library and cultural institution in Boston, Massachusetts. The book covers the history of the Athenaeum from its founding in 1807 to the mid-19th century, detailing its growth and development as a center of intellectual and cultural life in Boston. In addition to providing a detailed history of the Athenaeum, the book also includes biographical sketches of its deceased founders, offering insights into the lives and contributions of the individuals who helped establish the institution. Overall, The History Of The Boston Athenaum is an important historical document that sheds light on the development of cultural institutions in the United States and their role in shaping American intellectual life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104393611
• ISBN13: 9781104393618
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"