The Beginning of Books The Ancient Library Tale
A survey of early writing and books from royal libraries and temples to Egyptian and Mesopotamian shelves. It notes clay cylinders and papyrus rolls, ancient book traders and public readers, and the rise of libraries from Egypt to Rome and Alexandria’s famed collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineweh
Linary Cie
Senhagier
Jey
Wien
Italy
Cunara
Romy
BBC
Ames
Dtbc
Itill
Homer
Lucian
The Platypus in Burrell's New Work Highlights Many Facts
Harry Burrell's book on the platypus details its biology, habitat, and reproductive habits with historical context from 18th century sources. The text notes Australian interest, the animal's unique features, and Burrell's long research effort culminating in illustrated chapters and discussion of captivity attempts and early publishing practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Burrell
George Shaw
Eirhard Owen
Ibs
Ces
Manda
America
Anean
Ten Weeks With Chinese Bandits
Dr Harvey James Howard of Rockefeller Hospital recalls captivity in Hellung Chiang province during 1926 with a band of Chinese bandits who later became soldiers. He details cruelties witnessed, friendship forged with a reader named Pen Tau, and how he survived ten weeks of captivity while exposing Chinese methods and character in a absorbing narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barvey James Eoward
Rockefeller Hospital
Reking
Hellungchiang
Tim
Tansom
Howard
Harvey James Howard
Cornatalk Publishing Co
Sydney
Angus and Robertson Ltd
Abe Daw
Extreme Occasion by Alec Dixon explores empire builders
The novel follows Keith Frensham, an official in British protectorates, from World War I through postings in Shanghai and Duloving, amid infidelity, isolation camps, and archaeological intrigue. Frensham faces personal and political turmoil while pursuing duty and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Dixon
Reme Orcasigna
Singapore
Keith Trengham
Keith
Shanghai
Germany
England
Frensham
Mita Lines Moon
Rensham
Mina Moon
Keith Frensham
Holdin and Straughton
Ltt
London
Moore's
King-street
Bydoary
The Art of Advertising by Mr Lloyd George
Mr Lloyd George spoke to the Women's Advertising Club of Lagdeo about advertising's role. He argued ads guide public needs and reveal how supplies meet them and warned readers about evolving newspaper ethics and reader trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fappy Screlis
Tiny
Lotesther
Mignon
Ketone
Googe Haven Tutnam
Athens
Lioyd George
Women's Advertising Club
Lagdeo
Yak
Lee Aly
Ing Ayia
Nowenener
Chang
Chen
Iran
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the Direct Furnishing Co. Ltd
Pitt Street
Park and Market Streets
F. J. Hocking
Ranken & Sincoe
Glebe Road
Glebe PT
Phons
Australia
Bond
the Bookman
Wan
Beypt
Thor Bs
British Museum
Ptah-Hotep
Cotta
Lyor
Celetiona
Sina
Alex Wuld
Bouc
Rome
Ail
Queanteyan
Crockery & Light Hardware
Ashare
Nock & Kirby's
Nock & Kirby’s
Burman
Stewart
Wxep
Peanifaatnes
Ipt
Ae Izal
NOCK
Kirby
George Rce
Queanbeyan
CAVAN
Ead
Tunisie
Willi Puadin
Nmaniael
Hasy
Queanbeyan Furnishing Co
Rireet
Queandeyvan
Hone
Taitlake, Canderila
Hone Af
Searl
Ign
George Street
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