The Annual Catalogue: Numb. II. (1738) : Or, A new and compleat List of All The New Books, New Editions of Books, Pamphlets, &c.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Annual Catalogue: Numb. II. (1738)" by Various is a comprehensive bibliographical publication written in the early 18th century. This book serves as a detailed list of new and notable books, new editions, pamphlets, and prints that were published in various fields, including history, law, poetry, and science, from the beginning of January 1737 to the end of December 1737. It is designed to inform readers, particularly those living outside of London, about the literary offerings of the time along with their prices and the names of the publishers. The catalogue features an extensive alphabetical listing of published works along with information on their prices and the booksellers selling them. Each entry is a snapshot of the literary landscape during this period, illustrating the diversity of genres and topics available to readers. The book also includes a list of contributors, reflecting a range of scholarly activities and interests in various subjects such as law, theology, military history, literature, and the arts. As such, it not only provides a historical record but also serves as a valuable resource for understanding the reading habits and literary culture of the early 18th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Starner, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-03-24