Excerpt from A Monograph, on Privately-Illustrated Books: A Plea for BibliomaniaNot that I would in the least degree discour age modest individual effort, nor a just and em ulous pride in one's own productions, however unpretentious; for the pleasure is no less keen (indeed, it is probably much keener) with the humble devotee than with those more bounti fully endowed with the omnipotent dollar. There is at least one wholesome truth pervad ing all human endeavor after happiness; it is that the racy enjoyments of this life are those enjoyments in the attainment of which there have been an exertion and a force expended. The pleasure derived from this consecrated energy, which so enhances the achievement of the book lover, cannot be bought with money; to him his achievement is not mere property - it is a laurel wreath of victory. And bind it upon the plough, said Pliny.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work.

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