The English as Collectors

The English as Collectors
Author: Frank Herrmann
Publisher: London : Chatto and Windus
Total Pages: 536
Release: 1972
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

This interesting and compelling work offers its readers a unique insight into the private lives of the great collectors whose acquisitions became the nucleus of the foremost museums of Great Britain. "The English as Collectors" is beautifully illustrated and written. Herrmann goes behind the scenes to capture the drive, enthusiasm, and eccentricities of these enlightened patrons of the arts. Through ninety-six rare illustrations, more than seventy-five unique personalities are profiled. This very readable book is for the collector in all of us.

Publications

Publications
Author: Wren Society
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1940
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

The Book of Sports Virtues

The Book of Sports Virtues
Author: Fritz Knapp
Publisher: Price World Publishing
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2012-01-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1619840154

The Book of Sports Virtues: High Impact Athletes and Coaches is a masterful collection of stories about the struggles and triumphs of many celebrated athletes. Each chapter is assigned a trait or virtue and uses an athlete's story as a lens through which the reader can gain the insight needed to achieve that trait or virtue. The chapter on appreciation is the story of Lou Gehrig and Jacky Robinson's story is used to exemplify and define nobility. What emerges after reading these stories is not only a greater understanding and appreciation of the virtues that these icons needed to get through life, but also an inspiration for the reader. Each story is followed by a small quotation from literature to amplify the meaning and application of the positive virtue. This book makes for the perfect gift from parents to children or for adult mentors to their students. Its ability to be read one story at a time makes it perfect for the bookshelf or coffee table.