Description

English Monastic Libraries, A Catalogue Of The Library Of The Priory Of Bretton, In Yorkshire: Notices Of The Libraries Belonging To Other Religious Houses (1831) is a book written by Joseph Hunter. The book is a comprehensive catalogue of the library of the Priory of Bretton in Yorkshire, England, along with information about other monastic libraries in the area. It provides detailed descriptions of the books and manuscripts held in the library, including their authors, subjects, and physical characteristics. The book also includes historical and cultural context for the libraries and their collections, as well as information about the monks who created and used them. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval history, literature, and culture, as well as for anyone interested in the history of libraries and book collecting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.