Description

""The History of the Boston Athenaeum: With Biographical Notices of Its Deceased Founders"" is a book written by Josiah Quincy and first published in 1851. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment and growth of the Boston Athenaeum, one of the oldest independent libraries in the United States. Quincy explores the history of the Athenaeum from its founding in 1807 to the mid-19th century, highlighting its role in promoting intellectual and cultural life in Boston. In addition, the book includes biographical sketches of the Athenaeum's deceased founders, providing insight into the lives of the individuals who helped shape the institution. Overall, ""The History of the Boston Athenaeum"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of libraries, cultural institutions, and intellectual life in the United States.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.