Bøker av Charles Knowles Bolton

From the founding of the first public libraries in the United States to the modern digital age, this comprehensive history of American libraries is an essential resource for librarians, historians, and anyone interested in the role of libraries in society. Combining extensive research with first-hand accounts from prominent librarians and scholars, this book is a fascinating exploration of the evolution of library science in America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Who was the woman behind one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age? In Saskia: The Wife of Rembrandt, Bolton delves into the life and legacy of Rembrandt's beloved wife, who died tragically young. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary documents and personal correspondence, the author paints a vivid portrait of Saskia as a talented artist, a devoted partner, and a woman ahead of her time. This deeply researched biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art or the lives of women in 17th century Europe.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book provides a comprehensive history of the librarians of Harvard College from the 17th to the 19th century. Written by Charles Knowles Bolton and Alfred Claghorn Potter, it traces the development of the Harvard library system and the influential librarians who shaped it. This richly detailed book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of libraries and higher education in America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.