The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Ralph Thoresby (1658-1725) of Leeds, Books and Libraries
Secondary Title (i.e. Proceedings Title): Periodical Title:Library History [Great Britain] Publication Type:Journal Article Authors:Morrish,P. S.Editors: Publisher: Place of Publication: Publication Date:2004 Alternate Date (i.e. Conference Date): Volume:20 Issue:2 Start Page:83 End Page:94 Abstract:Examines how Ralph Thoresby (1658-1725), bibliophile and antiquary, acquired, borrowed, and lent books and visited and used libraries and archives in connection with his study of the history of the Leeds area. The author also considers how he managed his own collection of books and manuscripts. Despite his domicile in Leeds he was not isolated from intellectual activity in London or elsewhere. In addition, the article notes the failure of local society to capitalize on his book collecting and the eventual dispersal of his collection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Descriptors/Keywords: ISBN:0024-2306 URL:
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