How to See the British Museum: In Four Visits (1852)

""How To See The British Museum: In Four Visits"" is a guidebook written by William Blanchard Jerrold in 1852. The book is designed to help visitors navigate the vast collection of artifacts and exhibits housed in the British Museum in London. The author suggests that the museum can be best experienced over four separate visits, each focusing on a different section of the museum's collection. The book provides detailed descriptions of the museum's most important exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles, and the Egyptian mummies. Jerrold also includes historical and cultural context for each exhibit, as well as tips for how to best appreciate and understand the significance of each object. In addition to providing a comprehensive guide to the museum's exhibits, the book also includes practical information for visitors, such as opening hours, admission fees, and directions to the museum. Overall, ""How To See The British Museum: In Four Visits"" is a valuable resource for anyone planning a visit to one of the world's most famous museums, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the artifacts housed within its walls.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.