Bowker's book is a comprehensive overview of the legal and cultural aspects of copyright in the late 19th century. He examines the history and evolution of copyright law, its practical applications, and its impact on the industries of literature and publishing. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in copyright law or the history of the book trade. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.