Publisher's Synopsis
""Manchester Literary Club: Some Notes On Its History, 1862-1908"" is a historical book written by John Hibbert Swann in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Manchester Literary Club, a society that was established in 1862 to promote literature and the arts in Manchester, England. Swann's book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the club's history. He begins by describing the club's founding members and the early years of its existence. He then goes on to discuss the club's meetings, which were held monthly and featured lectures and discussions on various literary and artistic topics. The book also delves into the club's role in promoting literature and the arts in Manchester. Swann describes how the club organized literary competitions and exhibitions, and how it supported local writers and artists. He also provides insight into the club's social and cultural significance, both within Manchester and beyond.Overall, ""Manchester Literary Club: Some Notes On Its History, 1862-1908"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the cultural and literary landscape of Manchester in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature, art, and culture in England, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of a literary society during a time of great social and cultural change.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.
