How to See the British Museum in Four Visits by Blanchard Jerrold

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Author Jerrold, Blanchard, 1826-1884
Title How to See the British Museum in Four Visits
Credits E-text prepared by Clare E. Boothby, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "How to See the British Museum in Four Visits" by W. Blanchard Jerrold is a guidebook written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a structured approach for visitors to the British Museum, detailing what can be seen during each of four distinct visits. Its likely primary focus is to enhance the visitor experience by organizing the museum's vast collections into manageable sections to prevent feeling overwhelmed. At the start of the guide, the author introduces the history and significance of the British Museum, emphasizing how it was founded and has evolved over time, including its early access restrictions which often favored the upper classes. Jerrold outlines the layout of the museum and hints at the wonders visitors can expect to encounter, such as varied zoological exhibits, Egyptian artifacts, and numerous natural history specimens. The opening also touches upon past regulations related to visitor admission, presenting a vivid contrast to the more open and accessible experience that contemporary visitors enjoy. The tone sets the stage for the author's detailed instructions and observations for each proposed visit, ensuring visitors glean the maximum from their time spent among these treasures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject British Museum
Category Text
EBook-No. 13755
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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