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The history of the Boston athenµum, with biographical notices of its deceased founders. By Josiah Quincy.

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Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

GUSN

GUSN-149906

Description

xii, 263, [1], 104 p. 24 cm.

Details

Originator

Quincy, Josiah, 1772-1864.

Contents

History of the Athenµum.--Chronological list of the proprietors.--Alphabetical list of the proprietors.--List of life subscribers.--Biographical notices of the founders: John Sylvester. John Gardiner. William Emerson. Arthur Maynard Walter. William Smith Shaw. Peter Oxenbridge Thacher. Joseph Stevens Buckminster. William Tudor. John Thornton Kirkland.--Memoir of John Bromfield.

Publication

Cambridge, Metcalf and Company

Description

xii, 263, [1], 104 p. 24 cm.

Call Number

Stacks Z733.B742

Other People and Orgs

Boston Athenµum.

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