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100 Books from the Libraries of the National Trust /anglais
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June 20, 2024
I bought this beautifully presented book from Coughton Court a couple of weeks ago. I mean, I never could resist buying something in the gift shop before I leave, and when it's a book about books, well...I felt like I had no other choice.
This book focuses on 100 books that the National Trust have their possession in one of their many libraries which are dotted all over the UK. I haven't visited all of the National Trust sites, but I found it fun to learn where certain books of interest are kept and cared for. It isn't all about the lavish buildings and spectacular gardens; it's all about those libraries, too.
I found that even if the particular subject matters of one of the books didn't interest me, I still enjoyed reading excerpts from it, and discovering where it is kept. Some of the books look fascinating, and what I would do to hold them in my hands!
'A Herbal Handbook' kept in Lytes Cary Manor in Somerset was translated in 1578 and is a fascinating insight into the life of a British amateur botanist. 'Travelling Library' is a set of small formatted books that come in a gorgeous binding and in a presentation box, and this is looked after at Coughton Court itself. I couldn't help thinking that something like this would look grand on my bookshelves. Of course there were other interesting snippets such as 'A Jacobite's Prison Diary', 'Music for the Troops', and 'Oscar Wildes unsent love letter'.
My only quibble is that this book wasn't long enough, I was hoping for more detail in the description section, but otherwise, this is a gorgeous hardback to add to my collection.
This book focuses on 100 books that the National Trust have their possession in one of their many libraries which are dotted all over the UK. I haven't visited all of the National Trust sites, but I found it fun to learn where certain books of interest are kept and cared for. It isn't all about the lavish buildings and spectacular gardens; it's all about those libraries, too.
I found that even if the particular subject matters of one of the books didn't interest me, I still enjoyed reading excerpts from it, and discovering where it is kept. Some of the books look fascinating, and what I would do to hold them in my hands!
'A Herbal Handbook' kept in Lytes Cary Manor in Somerset was translated in 1578 and is a fascinating insight into the life of a British amateur botanist. 'Travelling Library' is a set of small formatted books that come in a gorgeous binding and in a presentation box, and this is looked after at Coughton Court itself. I couldn't help thinking that something like this would look grand on my bookshelves. Of course there were other interesting snippets such as 'A Jacobite's Prison Diary', 'Music for the Troops', and 'Oscar Wildes unsent love letter'.
My only quibble is that this book wasn't long enough, I was hoping for more detail in the description section, but otherwise, this is a gorgeous hardback to add to my collection.
September 1, 2023
This is a beautiful little book - both for learning about (as the introduction says) some of the most beautiful and rare and special books in the National Trust care but also just as a tour of some of the titles you many never actually get to see in person (they are too rare or fragile or just out of reach) of the general visitor.
True the majority of these titles have huge historic interest and as such to the general reader may only be of passing interest however there are a few gems which even I recognise. What you cannot fail to appreciate is the importance these titles have and how rare they are.
The book itself is separated in to short entries on each book and as such really lends itself to browsing so I am sure I will be returning to this book in the future to remind myself both on details of specific titles but also of the greater topics.
True the majority of these titles have huge historic interest and as such to the general reader may only be of passing interest however there are a few gems which even I recognise. What you cannot fail to appreciate is the importance these titles have and how rare they are.
The book itself is separated in to short entries on each book and as such really lends itself to browsing so I am sure I will be returning to this book in the future to remind myself both on details of specific titles but also of the greater topics.
February 11, 2024
A beautiful tour through some of the books owned by the National Trust. Excellent photos and a real mix of books - some important because of the book themselves and some because of who owned them.
June 19, 2023
Give this to anyone who loves books, a feast of books from start to finish . A glorious selection that makes you wish the National Trust would make more of these beautiful libraries which they care for. I’ll definitely pay more attention to the books on the shelves on my next visit.
January 9, 2024
Lovely keepsake book bought for me as a gift (we are currently nt members) lists 100 books and where they are from. Interesting to learn about nt places and their cataloguing. Makes me wish I'd paid attention more when visiting the libraries in all the places we have been to and looked at the books there more closely
December 26, 2023
Descriptions and photographs of 100 books selected from collections held by the National Trust.
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