Excerpt from Books in Manuscript: A Short Introduction to Their Study and Use
The present elementary work is intended to be a plain account of the study and use of manuscripts, such as may interest both the amateur who possesses manuscript treasures, but lacks the time or oppor tunity to go deeply into the subject, and the student who may wish to have a first view of the character and methods of the study, before entering on the endless details of palaeography and textual criticism. There is little room for original matter, or for refer ences to substantiate the statements made; but the writer has attempted to be clear and readable, and to avoid exaggeration and prolixity. If the book leads collectors of manuscripts, or students either of the classics or of historical records, to take a keener and more intelligent interest in their work, its object will be attained.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a concise introduction to the study of manuscripts, their history, and their significance. It covers the materials used for writing, the forms of books, the history of writing, scribes and their ways, illuminations, the errors of scribes and their correction, famous libraries, and famous manuscripts. The author aims to provide an accessible account of the subject, avoiding technical jargon and excessive detail. The book situates the study of manuscripts within the broader context of literary and historical research. It discusses the importance of manuscripts for understanding the development of writing and the transmission of knowledge. The author also explores the role of scribes in the production of manuscripts and the challenges they faced in preserving and copying texts. Overall, this book offers a valuable introduction to the study of manuscripts for scholars, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of writing and the preservation of cultural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330849385_0
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