Project Gutenberg 2007-09-22 Public domain in the USA. 426 Allan, P. B. M. (Philip Bertram Murray) 1884 1973 Allan, Philip Bertram Murray The Book-Hunter at Home I. Adventures among books -- II. The library -- III. Books which form the library -- IV. Chivalry and romance -- V-VI. The care of books -- VII. Books of the collector -- VIII-IX. A plea for specialism -- Index. Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes and the booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net "The Book-Hunter at Home" by P. B. M. Allan is a reflective narrative on the joys and intricacies of book collecting, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of a bibliophile, exploring the thrills of discovering rare books, the bonds formed among collectors, and the bittersweet nature of missed opportunities in the hunt for literary treasures. The book combines personal anecdotes with broader commentary on the culture of book collecting, making it appealing to both avid readers and those interested in the world of literature. The beginning of "The Book-Hunter at Home" introduces readers to the narrator, who reflects on the nature of book hunting and the unique experiences that come with it. In a humorous and thoughtful tone, the narrator explores the idea that youthful enthusiasm often leads to the best bargains in books, recounting various personal stories of missed opportunities and the thrill of unexpected discoveries. As he reminisces about his adventures in the world of bibliophiles, the narrator sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the importance of books, the excitement of collecting, and the shared passion that unites fellow book lovers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Book collecting Z Text Bibliomania Browsing: Other Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 723204 2025-06-09T13:22:50.070566 text/html 704199 2021-01-03T01:42:57 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 16985817 2021-01-03T01:42:57 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 17879721 2025-06-09T13:24:39.284624 application/epub+zip 17755071 2025-06-09T13:23:28.761439 application/epub+zip 348245 2025-06-09T13:22:52.779570 application/epub+zip 155638671 2025-06-09T13:25:09.928472 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155490840 2025-06-09T13:23:55.026281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517151 2022-09-10T14:49:36.642962 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 592289 2025-06-09T13:22:47.024557 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 591804 2021-01-03T01:42:56 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 233134 2021-01-03T01:42:57 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 591864 2021-01-03T01:42:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 232828 2021-01-03T01:42:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20229 2025-06-09T13:25:10.631427 application/rdf+xml 12577 2025-06-09T13:22:53.691547 image/jpeg 3651 2025-06-09T13:22:53.219556 image/jpeg 17067156 2025-06-09T13:22:51.169590 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