Sixty Years a Bookman, With Other Recollections and Reflections by Joseph Shaylor
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"Sixty Years a Bookman, with Other Recollections and Reflections" by Joseph Shaylor is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The author reflects on his extensive career in the bookselling trade, sharing personal anecdotes and observations from a life devoted to literature and the industry surrounding it. The book serves not only as a personal history but also as a snapshot of the evolution of bookselling and publishing during a significant
period in British history. The opening of the memoir introduces Shaylor's early life in Gloucestershire, where he recounts formative experiences in his childhood, including his initial education and the joy of exploring the natural beauty of the Cotswolds. He paints a vivid picture of his upbringing and the influence of his parents, particularly his mother, on his character. Shaylor details his entry into the bookselling trade at a young age, outlining his apprenticeship and the challenges he faced. The opening sets the stage for a rich narrative that intertwines personal growth with the broader history of the book trade, indicating that the memoir will provide insights into both Shaylor's life and the literary culture of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shaylor, Joseph, 1844-1923 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 24008311 |
| Title | Sixty Years a Bookman, With Other Recollections and Reflections |
| Alternate Title | 60 Years a Bookman, With Other Recollections and Reflections |
| Credits |
Produced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Shaylor, Joseph, 1844-1923 |
| Subject | Booksellers and bookselling -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61453 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 383 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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