Contemporary research in periodical literature has demonstrated conclusively that the nineteenth century in Britain was the age of the periodical. It also has shown that, in Victorian society, the circulation of periodicals and newspapers was both larger and more influential than that of books. The six essays in this volume investigate the extent to which this was equally true of Britain's colonies during the period up to 1900. In chapters devoted to periodical publishing in Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Southern Africa, and the 'outposts' of the Empire (Ceylon, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Malaya and Singapore, Malta, and the West Indies), the contributors also consider the function and importance of periodicals in colonial life. They identify and describe all locally produced publications that appeared at weekly or longer intervals and that contained, for example, local news, poetry, fiction, criticism, commentary on the arts, news from home, shipping information and commodities reports. Each chapter presents an evaluation of the quantity and quality of guides available to periodical literature in each region, from basic bibliographies of periodicals, directories, and finding aids, to microfilm records and databases on the Internet. Periodicals of Queen Victoria's Empire is an initial step towards understanding and analyzing what its editors regard as the 'unseen power' of the periodical press in the British Empire of the nineteenth century.

In parallel columns of French and English, lists over 4,000 reference works and books on history and the humanities, breaking down the large divisions by subject, genre, type of document, and province or territory. Includes titles of national, provincial, territorial, or regional interest in every subject area when available. The entries describe the core focus of the book, its range of interest, scholarly paraphernalia, and any editions in the other Canadian language. The humanities headings are arts, language and linguistics, literature, performing arts, philosophy, and religion. Indexed by name, title, and French and English subject. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Joseph Sabin's 'A Bibliography of Bibliography; Or, a Handy Book About Books Which Relate to Books' is a comprehensive and meticulously researched work that delves into the realm of bibliographies. The book not only serves as a practical guide to various bibliographic resources but also offers a critical analysis of the evolution and significance of bibliographic studies in the literary world. Sabin's literary style is precise and scholarly, making the book an invaluable resource for scholars, librarians, and book enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of bibliographic research. This work is a testament to Sabin's expertise in the field and his dedication to cataloging and preserving the written word. By exploring the significance and utility of bibliographies, Sabin sheds light on the importance of organized information retrieval and the role of bibliographic resources in shaping the scholarly landscape. Readers will find 'A Bibliography of Bibliography' to be an indispensable tool for navigating the vast world of book-related studies and a testament to Sabin's enduring legacy as a bibliographer.