Book Thieves in the 18th Century
Book Thieves in the 18th Century

Summary/Abstract: Book thefts were already signaled in the 16thcentury, a thing telling about their value – not only spiritual but also material because, either manuscripts or printed, book were works of art, some-times inlayed with jewels or mounted in silver. The 18th century brings about some interesting notes which, corroborated, may re-compose a small history where book thieves were chased, cursed and sometimes caught. Interesting under this anthropological aspect, the book theft and recovery references bring forth a subjective and intensely emotional side of Romanian culture.

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