Edward Edwards - Thomas Greenwood - Bog

""Edward Edwards: The Chief Pioneer of Municipal Public Libraries"" is a book written by Thomas Greenwood and published in 1902. The book is a biography of Edward Edwards, who is considered to be the father of municipal public libraries in England. Edwards was a librarian and journalist who was instrumental in the establishment of public libraries in many towns and cities across the country. The book provides a detailed account of Edwards' life, from his early years as a bookseller to his later work as a librarian and advocate for public libraries. The author explores Edwards' ideas and beliefs about the importance of public libraries in promoting education and literacy, and his efforts to make them accessible to all members of society. The book also includes information about the social and political context in which Edwards worked, including the debates and controversies surrounding the establishment of public libraries. It provides a fascinating insight into the history of the public library movement in England and the important role played by individuals like Edwards in shaping it. Overall, ""Edward Edwards: The Chief Pioneer of Municipal Public Libraries"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of libraries, education, and social reform in England.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.