Donald Kerr è un bibliofilo appassionato con un profondo interesse per i collezionisti di libri, il fenomeno del collezionismo e la formazione di biblioteche private. Il suo lavoro approfondisce la storia del collezionismo e illumina le vite di figure significative in questo campo. Attraverso la sua ricerca, scopre l'affascinante mondo di individui dedicati ad accumulare e preservare tesori letterari. La sua profonda comprensione della cultura libresca offre ai lettori una nuova prospettiva sul valore e sulla storia intrinseci ai libri.
Lyrically and spiritually connects readers with the natural world. Donald Jackson explores the rhythms and ways of hunting and fishing, particularly in America's Deep South, and in so doing helps readers understand and find meaning in why hunters and anglers venture far afield.
The Rev. William Arderne Shoults (1839-1887) His life, his book collection and his legacy to New Zealand
The book delves into the life of Rev. William Arderne Shoults, highlighting his remarkable book collection of around 5,600 items, which includes medieval manuscripts, incunables, and texts on various subjects. It chronicles his education at St. John's College, his work in London's poorer parishes, and his connections with notable figures like Rev. Joseph Leycester Lyne. Additionally, it covers his marriage and travels, including a visit to the Vatican Library. Following his death, his collection was donated to Selwyn College in New Zealand, showcasing the achievements of a 19th-century curate.