Salem Athenaeum, 1810-1910 (1917)

The Salem Athenaeum, 1810-1910 is a historical book written by Joseph Nickerson Ashton and published in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the Salem Athenaeum, a private library and cultural center founded in Salem, Massachusetts in 1810. The author traces the history of the Athenaeum from its inception to its centennial celebration in 1910, chronicling the various challenges and triumphs the institution faced over the years. The book also delves into the Athenaeum's collection of books, manuscripts, and artwork, as well as the many notable individuals who were associated with the institution over the years. Overall, The Salem Athenaeum, 1810-1910 is a fascinating look at the history of an important cultural institution in early America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.