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A Catalogue of Books and Announcements of Methuen and Company, October 1902

By Methuen & Co.

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Travel back to the 1900s and explore a world of books, from fiction to education, all found in a single catalog.

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2014-08-04
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Summary

"A Catalogue of Books and Announcements of Methuen and Company, October 1902" by Methuen & Co. is a list that acts as a window into the literary and educational world of the early 1900s, showcasing the vast offerings of a London publisher. The catalog unveils a collection of books spanning many different types, from exciting new novels to important textbooks and insightful biographies, with featured writings by well-known authors like Charles Dickens, Thomas Carlyle, and George Eliot. The detailed listings, complete with prices and formats, suggest the catalog was made to help readers and teachers find the latest books and educational materials, presenting the rich variety of available publications at the time. The selection of works represents the different kinds of literature and educational resources that were popular at the start of the twentieth century.

About the Author

Methuen Publishing Ltd is an English publishing house. It was founded in 1889 by Sir Algernon Methuen (1856–1924) and began publishing in London in 1892. Initially Methuen mainly published non-fiction academic works, eventually diversifying to encourage female authors and later translated works. E. V. Lucas headed the firm from 1924 to 1938.

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