Project Gutenberg 2007-09-15 Public domain in the USA. 1127 Roberts, W. (William) 1862 1940 Roberts, William The Book-Hunter in London Historical and Other Studies of Collectors and Collecting Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Christine D., Lisa Reigel, and the booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net "The Book-Hunter in London" by W. Roberts is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the fascinating history of book-collecting in London, detailing the evolution of this pursuit from earlier times to the present, emphasizing the distinct characters who contributed to the development of book culture. Through its chapters, the work highlights the peculiarities and anecdotes surrounding collectors, the market for books, the role of booksellers, and the community of bibliophiles. At the start of the book, Roberts introduces the concept of book-hunting in England, distinguishing it from a more generalized notion of book acquisition. The author discusses the early lack of a formal book-collecting culture in London, tracing its origins and development alongside the city's growth. The narrative touches on notable individuals, their collections, and the impact of historical events, such as the dissolution of the monasteries, on book ownership and accessibility. Overall, the opening portion sets a broad historical stage for exploring the intertwined narratives of collectors and the evolution of London's literary scene. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Book collecting Bibliomania Booksellers and bookselling -- England -- London Z Text Bibliomania Category: History - British 978268 2025-08-09T11:33:48.137471 text/html 927335 2021-01-03T00:21:26 text/html 56385473 2025-08-09T11:36:12.848044 application/epub+zip 56182218 2025-08-09T11:34:37.629031 application/epub+zip 450800 2025-08-09T11:33:51.276243 application/epub+zip 232021049 2025-08-09T11:36:52.784844 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231700088 2025-08-09T11:35:13.432855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 545051 2022-09-10T14:08:11.027011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 703053 2025-08-09T11:33:43.228288 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 702218 2021-01-03T00:21:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 702308 2021-01-03T00:21:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20351 2025-08-09T11:36:53.814849 application/rdf+xml 14199 2025-08-09T11:33:51.516250 image/jpeg 2595 2025-08-09T11:33:51.400272 image/jpeg 270274 2021-01-03T00:21:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 55687051 2021-01-03T00:21:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 269979 2021-01-03T00:21:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 55880579 2025-08-09T11:33:49.993310 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog