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100	1		_aBurton, John Hill, _d1809-1881
245	1	4	_aThe Book-Hunter : _bA New Edition, with a Memoir of the Author
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-07-24
508			_aE-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Book-Hunter" by John Hill Burton is a literary memoir written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and experiences of a bibliophile, reflecting on the passion for collecting books and the culture surrounding book hunting during Burton's time. The narrative combines personal reminiscences with broader observations on literature and its preservation, making it a significant contribution to the field of bibliophilia. The opening of the book introduces the author, John Hill Burton, providing insights into his background and early life in Aberdeen. It describes his family heritage, education, and formative experiences, including his encounters with various educational authorities and the challenges he faced. Burton's early struggles and his family's dynamics set the stage for his later literary pursuits and indicate a deep-seated love for literature that would define his career. The text captures his personal reflections on these experiences while hinting at the broader themes of the book that will follow, centered on the collector's journey and the significance of books in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBook collecting
653			_aBibliomania
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22136
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