Publisher's Synopsis
The First Annual Report of The First Annual Meeting of The Index Society (1879) is a historical document that provides an overview of the activities and achievements of The Index Society during its first year of operation. The Index Society was a group of scholars and researchers who were dedicated to creating an index of all the books and periodicals published in the English language. The report includes a detailed account of the society's founding, its organizational structure, and its goals and objectives. It also includes a list of the society's members and a summary of the papers and discussions presented at the first annual meeting. The report provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of bibliographic research and the efforts of scholars to create a comprehensive index of English-language literature. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of book indexing and the development of bibliographic research in the late 19th century.To Which Are Added Four Appendixes: Index To Books And Papers On Marriage Between Near Kin By Alfred H. Huth; Index Of The Styles And Titles Of English Sovereigns By Walter De Gray Birch; Indexes Of Portraits In The European Magazine, London Magazine, And Register Of The Times By E. Solly; And Index Of Obituary Notices For 1878.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.
