The Elton, Charles Isaac 1839-1900 creator Elton, Mary Augusta 1838-1914 text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Great Book-Collectors" by Charles Isaac Elton and Mary Augusta Elton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the lives and contributions of notable bibliophiles throughout history, emphasizing the art of book collecting rather than focusing on the books themselves. It provides insights into the cultural and intellectual significance of these collectors across various civilizations, from ancient times to the Renaissance. The opening of this work establishes the authors' intention to delve into the history of book collecting, starting with references to ancient libraries and notable collectors from antiquity. It discusses the admiration for books that persisted through eras of turmoil, highlighting the cultural value attributed to libraries in the ancient world, including those in Egypt and Greece. The narrative also touches on distinct individuals who shaped book collecting practices, suggesting a rich tapestry of bibliophilic culture threaded throughout history, indicating that the journey of book collecting is also a journey through the evolution of human thought and knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Book-Collectors Release date is 2006-07-29 Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Book collecting Book collectors -- Biography Z Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18938 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133437.0 18938