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The Enemies of Books - Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries William Blades
The Enemies of Books - Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries
William Blades
First published in 1881, this popular and entertaining work examines the numerous threats that books have faced throughout history. Based on the author's experience as a collector, the book explores such destructive forces as fire, water, ignorance and vermin. It is reissued in the revised and enlarged edition of 1888.
188 pages, 8 b/w illus.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | December 4, 2014 |
| ISBN13 | 9781108076418 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 188 |
| Dimensions | 139 × 215 × 15 mm · 258 g |
| Language | English |
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