A Letter To Benjamin Hawes: Being Strictures On The Minutes Of Evidence Taken Before The Select Committee On The British Museum (1836)

""A Letter to Benjamin Hawes"" is a historical document written by Edward Edwards in 1836. The book is a critique of the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on the British Museum. The author argues that the evidence presented before the committee was inadequate and misleading. He also criticizes the committee's recommendations, which he believes would harm the museum's ability to carry out its mission effectively. Edwards provides a detailed analysis of the museum's history, governance, and collections, highlighting the importance of the institution to the nation's cultural heritage. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the debates surrounding the British Museum's management and funding in the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of museums, cultural policy, and the role of government in supporting the arts and humanities.With An Appendix, Containing Heads Of Inquiry Respecting The Improvement Of The Museum, Etc.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.