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Hubert Howe Bancroft

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781248481264
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Literary Industries, originally published in 1890, is a fascinating autobiographical account by Hubert Howe Bancroft, the renowned historian and ethnographer of the American West. In this volume, Bancroft details the ambitious project of researching, writing, and publishing his monumental history of the Pacific states. He recounts the challenges of collecting vast amounts of historical material, organizing a team of researchers and writers, and navigating the complexities of the publishing world. Bancroft’s work offers invaluable insights into the methods and motivations of a pioneering historian, shedding light on the creation of a significant body of historical literature about the American West. Beyond its historical importance, 'Literary Industries' provides a unique glimpse into the intellectual and literary culture of the late 19th century, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the book, the craft of writing, and the shaping of historical narratives.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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