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The Lost Gutenberg

2019-03-19 History
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Release : 2019-03-19
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 809/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Lost Gutenberg by : Margaret Leslie Davis

Download or read book The Lost Gutenberg written by Margaret Leslie Davis. This book was released on 2019-03-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A lively tale of historical innovation, the thrill of the bibliophile’s hunt, greed and betrayal.” – The New York Times Book Review "An addictive and engaging look at the ‘competitive, catty and slightly angst-ridden’ heart of the world of book collecting.” - The Houston Chronicle The never-before-told story of one extremely rare copy of the Gutenberg Bible, and its impact on the lives of the fanatical few who were lucky enough to own it. For rare-book collectors, an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible--of which there are fewer than 50 in existence--represents the ultimate prize. Here, Margaret Leslie Davis recounts five centuries in the life of one copy, from its creation by Johannes Gutenberg, through the hands of monks, an earl, the Worcestershire sauce king, and a nuclear physicist to its ultimate resting place, in a steel vault in Tokyo. Estelle Doheny, the first woman collector to add the book to her library and its last private owner, tipped the Bible onto a trajectory that forever changed our understanding of the first mechanically printed book. The Lost Gutenberg draws readers into this incredible saga, immersing them in the lust for beauty, prestige, and knowledge that this rarest of books sparked in its owners. Exploring books as objects of obsession across centuries, this is a must-read for history buffs, book collectors, seekers of hidden treasures, and anyone who has ever craved a remarkable book--and its untold stories.

The Lost Gutenberg

2021-06-01 History
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Release : 2021-06-01
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 364/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Lost Gutenberg by : Margaret Leslie Davis

Download or read book The Lost Gutenberg written by Margaret Leslie Davis. This book was released on 2021-06-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A lively tale of historical innovation, the thrill of the bibliophile’s hunt, greed and betrayal.” – The New York Times Book Review "An addictive and engaging look at the ‘competitive, catty and slightly angst-ridden’ heart of the world of book collecting.” - The Houston Chronicle The never-before-told story of one extremely rare copy of the Gutenberg Bible, and its impact on the lives of the fanatical few who were lucky enough to own it. For rare-book collectors, an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible--of which there are fewer than 50 in existence--represents the ultimate prize. Here, Margaret Leslie Davis recounts five centuries in the life of one copy, from its creation by Johannes Gutenberg, through the hands of monks, an earl, the Worcestershire sauce king, and a nuclear physicist to its ultimate resting place, in a steel vault in Tokyo. Estelle Doheny, the first woman collector to add the book to her library and its last private owner, tipped the Bible onto a trajectory that forever changed our understanding of the first mechanically printed book. The Lost Gutenberg draws readers into this incredible saga, immersing them in the lust for beauty, prestige, and knowledge that this rarest of books sparked in its owners. Exploring books as objects of obsession across centuries, this is a must-read for history buffs, book collectors, seekers of hidden treasures, and anyone who has ever craved a remarkable book--and its untold stories.

The Lost King of Oz

2023-05-26
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Release : 2023-05-26
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Book Rating : 209/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Lost King of Oz by : Ruth Plumly Thompson

Download or read book The Lost King of Oz written by Ruth Plumly Thompson. This book was released on 2023-05-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lost King of Oz, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

Ballad of the Lost Hare

2021-09-06 Juvenile Fiction
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Release : 2021-09-06
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
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Book Rating : 056/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Ballad of the Lost Hare by : Margaret Sidney

Download or read book Ballad of the Lost Hare written by Margaret Sidney. This book was released on 2021-09-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a mischievous young hare runs away from home, nothing could prepare him for the adventures he is about to face. He meets many creatures along the way, some of them friendly, some of them mean. Adventure does not come without danger for the mischievous hare, and after one too many scary encounters, all he wants is to make it back to his family. A poetic and playful book, Margaret Sidney’s action and humor hop right off of the page. Margaret Sidney is a pseudonym used by American author and publisher Harriet Lothrop (1844-1924). She and her husband Daniel Lothrop were involved in the making of the Wayside country house, previously the home of literary legends Louisa May Alcott and Nathaniel Hawthorne. She wrote children’s stories, most notably the ‘Five Little Peppers’ series (1881-1916), and ran her husband's publishing company Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co following his death in 1892.

A Lost Lady

2023-11-15 Family & Relationships
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Release : 2023-11-15
Genre : Family & Relationships
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Book Rating : 092/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis A Lost Lady by : Willa Cather

Download or read book A Lost Lady written by Willa Cather. This book was released on 2023-11-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Lost Lady is a novel by American author Willa Cather, first published in 1923. It centers on Marian Forrester, her husband Captain Daniel Forrester, and their lives in the small western town of Sweet Water, along the Transcontinental Railroad. However, it is mostly told from the perspective of a young man named Niel Herbert, as he observes the decline of both Marian and the West itself, as it shifts from a place of pioneering spirit to one of corporate exploitation. Exploring themes of social class, money, and the march of progress, A Lost Lady was praised for its vivid use of symbolism and setting, and is considered to be a major influence on the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald. It has been adapted to film twice, with a film adaptation being released in 1924, followed by a looser adaptation in 1934, starring Barbara Stanwyck. A Lost Lady begins in the small railroad town of Sweet Water, on the undeveloped Western plains. The most prominent family in the town is the Forresters, and Marian Forrester is known for her hospitality and kindness. The railroad executives frequently stop by her house and enjoy the food and comfort she offers while there on business. A young boy, Niel Herbert, frequently plays on the Forrester estate with his friend. One day, an older boy named Ivy Peters arrives, and shoots a woodpecker out of a tree. He then blinds the bird and laughs as it flies around helplessly. Niel pities the bird and tries to climb the tree to put it out of its misery, but while climbing he slips, and breaks his arm in the fall, as well as knocking himself unconscious. Ivy takes him to the Forrester house where Marian looks after him. When Niel wakes up, he's amazed by the nice house and how sweet Marian smells. He doesn't't see her much after that, but several years later he and his uncle, Judge Pommeroy, are invited to the Forrester house for dinner. There he meets Ellinger, who he will later learn is Mrs. Forrester's lover, and Constance, a young girl his age.

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