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100 1 _aJames, M. R.
_q(Montague Rhodes),
_d1862-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Wanderings and Homes of Manuscripts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aHelps for Students of History, No. 17.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-02-25
508 _aProduced by Michael Ciesielski and the Booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net
520 _a"The Wanderings and Homes of Manuscripts" by M. R. James is a scholarly historical account written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the journey and preservation of manuscripts throughout history, examining where they were produced, how they have been collected, and suggesting methods for studying their histories. It is primarily focused on Greek and Latin manuscripts, with an objective to arouse curiosity in readers about the continuing exploration of manuscript history. At the start of this work, James outlines the significant role manuscripts play in preserving historical records and literary works. He specifically highlights manuscripts from the Eton College collection, providing detailed accounts of various volumes, their origins, and tracing their paths through history. James begins with a few select manuscripts, detailing their features and the circumstances of their acquisition, often interspersing the narrative with anecdotes and historical context that show how these texts have transcended time, ownership, and even geographical barriers. The opening sets a foundation for the broader exploration of manuscript provenance and the many stories embedded within their pages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBook collecting
653 _aManuscripts
653 _aBooks -- History -- To 400
653 _aBooks -- History -- 400-1450
830 0 _aHelps for Students of History, No. 17.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28187
999 _c69096
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