WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
What is an index? cover

What is an index?

By Henry B. Wheatley
Open in WeRead

About This Book

The pamphlet opens with a historical survey of the word index and its shifting meanings, tracing early usages, notable opinions, and illustrative specimens; it then provides practical guidance on making indexes, covering compilation techniques, concise and accurate headings, alphabetical order versus classification, treatment of names and prefixes, cross-references, and frequent errors; examples and critiques are used throughout to show good and bad practice and to argue for organized efforts to improve indexing standards.

About the Author

Wheatley, Henry B. portrait

Henry B. Wheatley

Henry B. Wheatley was a British author and bibliographer known for his contributions to library science and literary history. His works often explore the intricacies of cataloging and indexing, as seen in titles like "How to Catalogue a Library" and "How to Make an Index." Wheatley also delved into historical subjects, notably in "Samuel Pepys and the World He Lived In," which examines the life and times of the famous diarist. His book "Literary Blunders: A Chapter in the 'History of Human Error'" highlights the amusing mistakes found in literature, showcasing his keen interest in the quirks of human expression. Wheatley's writings reflect a dedication to the preservation and understanding of literary heritage.

More Books by This Author

6 picks
How to Catalogue a Library cover How to Catalogue a Library by Henry B. Wheatley How to Form a Library, 2nd ed cover How to Form a Library, 2nd ed by Henry B. Wheatley How to Make an Index cover How to Make an Index by Henry B. Wheatley Literary Blunders: A Chapter in the "History of Human Error" cover Literary Blunders: A Chapter in the "History of Human Error" by Henry B. Wheatley Prices of Books / An Inquiry into the Changes in the Price of Books which have occurred in England at different Periods cover Prices of Books / An Inquiry into the Changes in the Price of Books which have occurred in England at different Periods by Henry B. Wheatley Samuel Pepys and the World He Lived In cover Samuel Pepys and the World He Lived In by Henry B. Wheatley