A martyr to bibliography

A concise life-and-work notice of Joseph-Marie Quérard assembled from his autobiography and contemporary notices, tracing his bibliographical methods, major compilations, and original contributions such as the study of literary forgeries and the compilation of thousands of author entries. The author describes Quérard's meticulous research practices, collaborative networks, proposed projects, and persistent struggles for recognition, patronage, and official posts, highlighting bouts of poverty and institutional neglect. The volume includes critical commentary by peers, a glossary of bibliographical terms, annotations, and an index, while prefatory remarks explain the compiler's admiration and the labor involved in producing the memoir.