A Student’s Guide To The Manuscripts Of The British Museum (1920)

''A Student’s Guide to the Manuscripts of the British Museum'' is a comprehensive guidebook written by Julius Parnell Gilson and published in 1920. The book is designed to help students navigate the vast collection of manuscripts held in the British Museum, which at the time of publication was one of the largest and most important repositories of historical documents in the world. The guidebook is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the collection. The first section provides an overview of the history and organization of the British Museum, as well as an introduction to the study of manuscripts. The second section focuses on the cataloguing system used by the Museum, and provides detailed instructions on how to use it to locate specific manuscripts.The third section of the book is devoted to the different types of manuscripts held in the Museum, including illuminated manuscripts, charters, and historical documents. Each type of manuscript is described in detail, with examples provided to help students understand the differences between them.The fourth section of the book is a guide to the various reading rooms and facilities available to students at the British Museum. This section includes information on how to access the manuscripts, as well as tips on how to handle and care for them.Overall, ''A Student’s Guide to the Manuscripts of the British Museum'' is an invaluable resource for anyone studying history, literature, or any other subject that requires research into historical documents. It provides a comprehensive overview of the British Museum’s manuscript collection, as well as practical advice on how to navigate and use it effectively.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.