Donald Kerr je vášnivým knihovníkem se zájmem o sběratele knih, sběratelský fenomén a formování soukromých knihoven. Jeho práce se soustředí na historii sběratelství a na významné postavy v této oblasti. Prostřednictvím svého bádání odhaluje fascinující svět lidí, kteří se věnují shromažďování a uchovávání literárních pokladů. Jeho hluboké porozumění knižní kultuře obohacuje čtenáře o nový pohled na hodnotu a historii knih.
Lyrically and spiritually connects readers with the natural world. Donald Jackson explores the rhythms and ways of hunting and fishing, particularly in America's Deep South, and in so doing helps readers understand and find meaning in why hunters and anglers venture far afield.
The Rev. William Arderne Shoults (1839-1887) His life, his book collection and his legacy to New Zealand
The book delves into the life of Rev. William Arderne Shoults, highlighting his remarkable book collection of around 5,600 items, which includes medieval manuscripts, incunables, and texts on various subjects. It chronicles his education at St. John's College, his work in London's poorer parishes, and his connections with notable figures like Rev. Joseph Leycester Lyne. Additionally, it covers his marriage and travels, including a visit to the Vatican Library. Following his death, his collection was donated to Selwyn College in New Zealand, showcasing the achievements of a 19th-century curate.