Publisher's Synopsis
A Choice of Books from the Library of Isabella Stewart Gardner, Fenway Court (1906) is a book written by Isabella Stewart Gardner, an American art collector, philanthropist, and patron of the arts. The book is a catalog of the books that Gardner had collected for her personal library, which was located in her Fenway Court mansion in Boston. The catalog is organized by subject, including art, history, literature, and travel, among others. Each section provides a brief introduction by Gardner, followed by a list of the books in that category. The books are described in detail, including the author, title, publisher, and year of publication. Gardner's collection was known for its breadth and depth, and the catalog includes works by notable authors such as William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Edgar Allan Poe, as well as rare and valuable editions of historical and artistic texts. Overall, A Choice of Books from the Library of Isabella Stewart Gardner, Fenway Court (1906) provides a fascinating glimpse into the personal library of one of America's most prominent art collectors and philanthropists.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.
