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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a rich and detailed overview of the 121-year history of the John Rylands Library in Manchester, England. It begins with the library's inception in 1899, when it was founded as a memorial to John Rylands by his widow, Enriqueta Augustina Rylands. The author traces the library's growth from its early days, when it housed a collection of 10,000 books, to its present status as one of the world's leading research libraries. Along the way, the book discusses the library's acquisition of several important collections, including the Althorp Library and the Crawford collection of manuscripts. The author also highlights the library's commitment to public outreach and education, as well as its role in supporting scholarship and research. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of libraries, the history of Manchester, or the history of scholarship and research. It is also a fascinating read for anyone who loves books and libraries. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331833529_0
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