The Library
by Andrew Lang
"The Library" by Andrew Lang is a book published in the late 19th century as part of the "Art as Home" series. This charming guide explores the art of book-collecting for amateur bibliophiles, blending practical advice with passionate defense of the collector's craft. Lang examines book-hunting as both sport and obsession, offering wisdom on building collections, preserving treasured volumes, and understanding why books remain our most enduring friends. Through wit and warmth, he captures the joys, sorrows, and "gentle-madness" that define the bibliophile's world.
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