Publisher's Synopsis
Passionate bookman Gordon J. Van De Water has drawn from his own library to create a unique volume that speaks to both the ardent bibliophile and the reader eager to explore the range of human accomplishment over the last millennium. The bibliophile will applaud the exact comparisons of first editions with the often extraordinarily faithful facsimiles made of them, while the curious general reader will revel in the wide range of human experience caught in, and commented on, in this treasure trove of books that reflect a very wide range of subjects-the scientific, the religious, the mundane, the artistic, the fictional. This is a book that reveals the valued thoughts of previous generations. Dip into it-odds are that you're going to find YOUR favorite topic! - William N. Rogers II, Professor Emeritus, San Diego State University
