Ticknor and Company Book Catalog (1887)

"Ticknor and Company Book Catalog (1887)" by Ticknor and Company is a record of published books at a time when American writing was really taking off. It acts like a handbook for book lovers, sorting titles by what they're about, who wrote them, and what kind of book they are. From stories and poems to serious writings and travel guides, the catalog gives a good sense of how important Ticknor and Company was in the American book world. It lists many different publications, with popular books and new releases, giving descriptions and prices for each, and showcasing the different types of books being made then, like stories, poems, biographies, and books about buildings, which shows how rich the literary world was at the time and giving hints about what readers liked and what was important in the culture of late 1800s America.