How to Use Books

First published in 1947, this volume describes the scope and variety of books, and the ways in which they could be discovered, obtained and used.

Lionel McColvin (Author)

9781316612002, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 26 May 2016

94 pages
17.8 x 12.7 x 0.6 cm, 0.1 kg

First published in 1947, as the second edition of a 1933 original, this volume was produced on behalf of the National Book League. The text was written to provide the reader with a guide to the scope and variety of books, and the ways in which they could be discovered, obtained and used. This volume will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of books and their role in society.

1. Introduction
2. The books you want
3. What books are there?
4. On buying books
5. Libraries
6. How to use books
7. Selection and care of books
Books and reading
Index.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]