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.
Contributors: Perkins, Frederic Beecher, 1828-1899.; Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872.
Edition: [Rev. ed.]
Series: Putnam's handy-book series
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Published: 1873
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 305
Subjects: Best books.; Books and reading.
Notes: "In the plan and arrangement of this work, and the selection and classification of titles, we are largely indebted to ... Mr. Frederick B. Perkins."--p. 6.
Revised by George Palmer Putnam. cf. prefaces to later editions.
Table of contents: title: Preface. Index to subjects.; title: [pt. 1] Classified list of modern publications English and American: now supposed to be in the market. Supplement A. Collected works. Juveniles. Periodicals.; title: pt. 2. Prepared by Fred B. Perkins: I. Readings on reading. II. Suggestions for courses of reading. III. On owning books. IV. Hints on book clubs.