Lives of the Founders of the British Museum, Part 2 of 2 / With Notices of Its Chief Augmentors and Other Benefactors, 1570-1870.

Name: Lives of the Founders of the British Museum, Part 2 of 2 / With Notices of Its Chief Augmentors and Other Benefactors, 1570-1870.
Author: Edward Edwards

By Edward Edwards

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The author offers biographical sketches of the individuals whose private collecting and bequests built the museum's library and collections, tracing how manuscripts, rare books, coins, prints, and drawings entered the institution. Chapters profile prominent donors and their holdings, recounting donations and wills, the curatorial practices that preserved and catalogued them, and the tension between private liberality and limited public funding as the institution matured into a research repository.

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Edward Edwards

Edward Edwards was a notable figure in the 19th century, recognized for his contributions to the history of the British Museum. His most significant work, "Lives of the Founders of the British Museum," is a two-part series that chronicles the lives and contributions of key figures who played pivotal roles in the museum's establishment and growth from 1570 to 1870. In addition to this, he authored "Voyage of H.M.S. 'Pandora,'" which reflects his interest in maritime history. Edwards' writings provide valuable insights into the cultural and historical context of his time, making him an important figure in the study of British literary and museum history.