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100 1 _aBlades, William,
_d1824-1890
245 1 4 _aThe Enemies of Books
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1998
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1998-05-01
505 0 _aFire -- Water -- Gas and heat -- Dust and neglect -- Ignorance -- The bookworm -- Other vermin -- Bookbinders -- Collectors -- Conclusion: Reverence for old books
508 _aProduced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
520 _a"The Enemies of Books" by William Blades is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the various threats that books face over time, including physical destruction by fire, water, neglect, and even human ignorance and bigotry. The author meticulously documents notable instances of library destruction and the carelessness that has harmed invaluable texts throughout history. The beginning of "The Enemies of Books" outlines the devastating impact of fire on libraries and manuscripts, citing examples from various historical periods, such as the burning of the Alexandria library and incidents during the Great Fire of London. Blades argues that such losses to humanity's literary treasures are incalculable. He illustrates how these calamities have not only affected written works but also shaped our understanding of cultural heritage. As he details notable events of destruction by fire, the text sets the foundation for a larger discussion on the preservation and vulnerability of books, highlighting the importance of safeguarding literary artifacts for posterity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBooks -- Conservation and restoration
653 _aBook-worms
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1302
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