Yeo, Matthew. The acquisition of books by Chetham's Library, 1655-1700

Folger bibliographic ID: 271041
Folger call number: Z792.C48 Y46 2011
Folger holdings ID: 357176

General notes

Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Manchester, 2009 Includes bibliographical references (p. [230]-250) and index

Contents

The foundation of Chetham's Library -- The selection of texts by Chetham's Library -- Robert Littlebury and the sale of books -- The reception of theology at Chetham's Library -- The acquisition of classics, history, and law -- Natural philosophy and 'useful' texts

Extended title: The acquisition of books by Chetham's Library, 1655-1700 / by Matthew Yeo

Chetham's Library Public libraries Acquisitions (Libraries) Libraries and booksellers Book industries and trade Booksellers and bookselling Books and reading England Manchester Bestandsaufbau

author: Yeo, Matthew
subject: Chetham's Library
subject: Manchester