An edition of How to read a book: the art of getting a liberal education (1940)

How to Read a Book

The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading

Touchstone edition September 2014

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An edition of How to read a book: the art of getting a liberal education (1940)

How to Read a Book

The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading

Touchstone edition September 2014

by , , and

  • ★★★★ 4.4 (16 ratings) ·
  • 518 Want to read
  • 73 Currently reading
  • 20 Have read

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Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Language
English

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Subjects

Reading, Psychology of, Open Library Staff Picks, Psychology of Reading, Books and reading, Lecture, Reading, Long Now Manual for Civilization, Books, Reading (Adult education)

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How to read a book: the art of getting a liberal education
1940, Simon and Schuster
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Cover of: How to Read a Book
How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading
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Book Details

First Sentence

"This is a book for readers and for those who wish to become readers."

Edition Notes

Published in
New York, USA
Copyright Date
1972

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback
Dimensions
8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
Weight
1.4 pounds

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL8673330M
ISBN 10
1567310109
ISBN 13
9781567310108
Library Thing
2595
Goodreads
39927

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OL487444W

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April 13, 2025 Edited by Deden H. A. Alfathimy Remove published date (unclear based on the 2014 edition front pages), put on the copyright date instead.
April 13, 2025 Edited by Deden H. A. Alfathimy Changed the publisher from "MJF Books" to "Simon & Schuster"
April 13, 2025 Edited by Deden H. A. Alfathimy Place, year, and edition of publication.
November 29, 2016 Edited by Jessamyn Added new cover
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