The best reading
Subtitle: hints on the selection of books; on the formation of libraries, public and private; on courses of reading, etc., with a classified bibliography for easy reference
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Putnam's handy-book series
Publisher: G. P. Putnam; Jansen, McClurg
Published: 1872
Place of publication: New York; Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
Subjects: Best books; Books and reading
Notes: Jansen, McClurg & Co.'s Book about books

Includes index.

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Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Index to subjects; title: [pt. 1]. Classified list of modern publications English and American : now supposed to be in the market ; Addenda ; Collected works ; Periodicals ; Young people's books; title: pt. 2. Prepared / by Fred. B. Perkins : 1. Readings on reading ; 2. Suggestions for courses of reading ; 3. on owning books ; 4. Hints on book clubs.