Publisher's Synopsis
Forging Ahead: The True Story Of The Upward Progress Of Thomas James Wise is a book written by Wilfred Partington that chronicles the life and accomplishments of Thomas James Wise. Wise was a British book collector and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of bibliography. The book provides a detailed account of Wise's early life, education, and career, as well as his personal and professional relationships. It delves into his passion for rare books and his efforts to build a collection that would become one of the most extensive in the world. The book also explores Wise's controversial reputation as a forger and the scandals that surrounded his name. Partington uses extensive research and interviews to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of Wise's life and legacy. For anyone interested in the history of book collecting or the life of a fascinating and complex individual, Forging Ahead is a must-read.Prince Of Book Collectors, Bibliographer Extraordinary And Otherwise.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.
