02404cam a22003253u 4500 26378 UtSlPG 20260610133614.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Clark, John Willis, 1833-1910 The Care of Books Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-08-20 Produced by Sigal Alon, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Care of Books" by John Willis Clark is an essay on the history and development of libraries and their furnishings from ancient times to the late 18th century. Written in the early 20th century, the work presents a detailed exploration of how various cultures, particularly during the classical period, organized and maintained their collections of books. The central theme revolves around the evolution of library structures, their fittings, and the care of the books, enabling readers to appreciate the historical significance of libraries. The opening of the book introduces Clark's intention to investigate the methods employed throughout history to preserve books and facilitate their use. He discusses the origins of libraries, starting with the Assyrian record-rooms, and progresses through significant developments in ancient Greece and Rome. Clark emphasizes the interplay between architecture, societal organization, and bibliographic practices, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of how these early repositories of knowledge were structured and utilized. This introduction lays a solid groundwork for readers interested in the intersection of history, architecture, and bibliophilia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Libraries -- History Library architecture -- History Library fittings and supplies -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26378 67322 67322