De Hamel’s New Memoir Explores Manuscripts and Personal Growth
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A new book by Christopher de Hamel, author of "Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts," has been released. The work is described as an intersecting tale of a boyhood in New Zealand, the medieval manuscript collecting habits of Colonial Secretary Sir George Grey, and a story of aesthetic taste and personal maturation. The back cover notes that de Hamel has probably handled more medieval manuscripts than anyone else alive. The reviewer states that de Hamel's special character shines through in all of his writings. The book also includes the detail that Dunedin is the Gaelic word for Edinburgh.
What’s reported
Christopher de Hamel's "Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts" is described as one of the greatest books of the last twenty years.
His new book is a memoir involving a boyhood in New Zealand, Sir George Grey's manuscript collecting, and a story of personal maturation.
The back cover states de Hamel has probably handled more medieval manuscripts than anyone else alive.
The book notes that Dunedin is the Gaelic word for Edinburgh.
Key figures
Christopher de Hamel, author and manuscript expert
Sir George Grey, Colonial Secretary
Sources: marginalrevolution.com
