Publisher's Synopsis
Historical Manuscripts In The Public Library Of The City Of Boston, Numbers One To Five is a book published in 1900 by Lindsay Swift. The book is a comprehensive guide to the historical manuscripts that are housed in the public library of the city of Boston. It covers the first five numbers of the library's collection, which includes a wide range of documents and papers related to the history of Boston and the surrounding areas. The book is divided into five sections, each of which covers one of the numbered collections. Each section provides a detailed description of the manuscripts in that collection, including their historical significance, provenance, and physical characteristics. The descriptions are accompanied by detailed indexes, which make it easy for readers to locate specific documents or topics of interest.The manuscripts included in the book cover a wide range of topics, including colonial history, the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the history of Boston's social and cultural institutions. They include letters, diaries, journals, and other personal papers, as well as official documents and records.Overall, Historical Manuscripts In The Public Library Of The City Of Boston, Numbers One To Five is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Boston and the surrounding areas. Its detailed descriptions and indexes make it easy to navigate the library's extensive collection of historical manuscripts, and its comprehensive coverage ensures that readers will find something of interest, no matter what their area of focus may be.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.
