Publisher's Synopsis
The History of the Athenaeum, Liverpool, 1798-1898 is a book written by George Thomas Shaw in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of the Athenaeum, a cultural institution in Liverpool, England, from its establishment in 1798 to its centenary in 1898. The Athenaeum was founded as a society for the promotion of literature, science, and the arts, and over the years, it became a hub for intellectual and cultural activities in Liverpool. The book covers the Athenaeum's history, including its founding, the growth of its library, its role in the development of Liverpool's cultural scene, and its contributions to the city's civic life. It also includes biographical sketches of some of the Athenaeum's most prominent members, as well as descriptions of its architecture and collections. The History of the Athenaeum, Liverpool, 1798-1898 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Liverpool or the development of cultural institutions in England.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.
