"The Library of Entertainment: Handbook" by John Chilton Scammell is a guide from the early 1900s about discovering classic books. This book wants to show readers how important stories are for having fun and learning a lot. It tries to present important writers from the past in a way that anyone can understand and appreciate. The author starts by talking about how books can make people happy and give them strength when life is hard. Scammell uses examples like Abraham Lincoln to show how books can inspire and be a friend. This handbook wants to help people choose good books that they will enjoy, no matter how much they already know about literature, so everyone can experience the happiness that reading brings.
The Library of Entertainment: Handbook
By John Chilton Scammell
Discover how classic books bring comfort and joy to people, and get recommendations on which ones to read.
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2016-02-18
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