Donald Kerr est un bibliophile passionné avec un profond intérêt pour les collectionneurs de livres, le phénomène de la collection et la formation des bibliothèques privées. Son travail explore l'histoire de la collection et éclaire la vie de figures importantes dans ce domaine. Par ses recherches, il découvre le monde fascinant des individus dédiés à l'accumulation et à la préservation des trésors littéraires. Sa profonde compréhension de la culture du livre offre aux lecteurs une nouvelle perspective sur la valeur et l'histoire intrinsèques aux livres.
Lyrically and spiritually connects readers with the natural world. Donald Jackson explores the rhythms and ways of hunting and fishing, particularly in America's Deep South, and in so doing helps readers understand and find meaning in why hunters and anglers venture far afield.
The Rev. William Arderne Shoults (1839-1887) His life, his book collection and his legacy to New Zealand
The book delves into the life of Rev. William Arderne Shoults, highlighting his remarkable book collection of around 5,600 items, which includes medieval manuscripts, incunables, and texts on various subjects. It chronicles his education at St. John's College, his work in London's poorer parishes, and his connections with notable figures like Rev. Joseph Leycester Lyne. Additionally, it covers his marriage and travels, including a visit to the Vatican Library. Following his death, his collection was donated to Selwyn College in New Zealand, showcasing the achievements of a 19th-century curate.