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Klappentext This 1869 history of libraries in Britain and abroad is a testimony to the author's commitment to public education. Zusammenfassung Intended as a manual for promoters and managers of free town libraries when first published in 1869! Edwards' study demonstrates his remarkable commitment to the cause of education through libraries. The book describes the formation and workings of public libraries! comparing British institutions with examples from other countries! especially America. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I. Free Town Libraries! at Home: 1. Free libraries in Great Britain and Ireland; 2. Town councils! parochial vestries and other local boards; 3. The planning! forming! organizing! and working! of a free town library; 4. History of free libraries established in Great Britain; Part II. Free Town Libraries! Abroad: 1. The town! communal! and popular libraries of France; 2. The town libraries and popular libraries of Germany; 3. Notes on the town libraries of some other continental states; Part III. Free Town Libraries in America: 1. Introductory; 2. History of the free town library of Boston; 3. Minor town and district libraries of Massachusetts; 4. History of the Astor Free Library of the city of New York; 5. District! township and other freely accessible libraries in the United States; 6. The free libraries of British America; Part IV. Brief Notices of Collectors; Index.
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Part I. Free Town Libraries, at Home: 1. Free libraries in Great Britain and Ireland; 2. Town councils, parochial vestries and other local boards; 3. The planning, forming, organizing, and working, of a free town library; 4. History of free libraries established in Great Britain; Part II. Free Town Libraries, Abroad: 1. The town, communal, and popular libraries of France; 2. The town libraries and popular libraries of Germany; 3. Notes on the town libraries of some other continental states; Part III. Free Town Libraries in America: 1. Introductory; 2. History of the free town library of Boston; 3. Minor town and district libraries of Massachusetts; 4. History of the Astor Free Library of the city of New York; 5. District, township and other freely accessible libraries in the United States; 6. The free libraries of British America; Part IV. Brief Notices of Collectors; Index.
