Project Gutenberg 2009-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 338 Hazlitt, William Carew 1834 1913 Hazlitt, W. Carew (William Carew) The Book-Collector A General Survey of the Pursuit and of those who have engaged in it at Home and Abroad from the Earliest Period to the Present Time Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net and the Booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net "The Book-Collector" by William Carew Hazlitt is a comprehensive exploration of the art and practice of book collecting, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history, techniques, and anecdotes associated with collectors from various backgrounds and eras, providing insights into public and private libraries, the significance of bookbinding, and the value of unique book editions. The author draws upon extensive personal experience in the field to offer practical advice and a narrative that is both informative and engaging for bibliophiles. The opening of the book introduces Hazlitt's intent to address the lack of a general overview in the literature on book collecting. He reflects on his longstanding passion for books and the myriad experiences he has gathered over the years. The text further sets the stage for a structured discussion, outlining the categories of collectors—ranging from the wealthy to the passionate amateur—and the diverse motivations and challenges they face in assembling their libraries. By establishing this foundation, Hazlitt invites readers to explore the nuances of collecting, with a promise of personal anecdotes and historical context that will enrich their understanding of this timeless pursuit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Book collecting Book collectors Z Text Category: How To ... 710955 2025-08-11T13:32:04.698805 text/html 681737 2021-01-04T19:45:25 text/html 17101166 2025-08-11T13:33:51.120890 application/epub+zip 16950623 2025-08-11T13:32:42.215624 application/epub+zip 337625 2025-08-11T13:32:06.777826 application/epub+zip 147691301 2025-08-11T13:34:20.108772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147512547 2025-08-11T13:33:06.755515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 538482 2022-09-13T07:39:39.000901 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 564792 2025-08-11T13:32:01.759831 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 564671 2021-01-04T19:45:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 564745 2021-01-04T19:45:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20288 2025-08-11T13:34:20.721693 application/rdf+xml 12407 2025-08-11T13:32:07.458804 image/jpeg 3246 2025-08-11T13:32:07.144854 image/jpeg 221775 2021-01-04T19:45:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 16430691 2021-01-04T19:45:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 221465 2021-01-04T19:45:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 16538079 2025-08-11T13:32:05.633831 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 en.wikipedia