| Author |
John Murray (Firm) |
| Title |
Mr. Murray's List of New and Recent Publications July, 1890
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Thomas Cormode and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Mr. Murray's List of New and Recent Publications July, 1890" by John Murray serves as a catalog of books offered by the well-known publishing house during the late 19th century. This book is essentially a bibliographic publication, featuring a wide array of genres including travel literature, historical accounts, philosophical discussions, and accounts of speeches primarily from British authors and scholars. Compiled during a time when the Victorian era was flourishing, the book highlights the intellectual and cultural pursuits of the time. The content of this publication includes various listed works along with brief descriptions of each, giving potential readers insight into the thematic focus and authors' backgrounds. For instance, prominent titles include "Adventures in the Great Forest of Equatorial Africa" by Paul Du Chaillu and "Our Viceregal Life in India" by the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, showcasing explorations and personal accounts of life in British colonies. The publication reflects a broad spectrum of scholarly and popular topics, revealing the interests and contemporary issues of the period, such as colonialism, natural history, religion, and artistic critique. Each entry aims to entice readers with compelling narratives, insights into Indian politics, or enlightening travels, creating a valuable reference for bibliophiles and those interested in the prevailing literary trends of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Z: Bibliography, Library science
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| Subject |
Publishers' catalogs -- England -- London
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| Subject |
John Murray (Firm) -- Catalogs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13688 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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