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This is a meticulously compiled catalogue of the library of the Salem Athenaeum in Salem, Massachusetts, published in 1858. This volume not only serves as a detailed inventory of the institution's holdings at the time, but also includes a brief historical account of the Athenaeum itself, alongside its charter and by-laws. Providing a window into the intellectual and cultural life of 19th-century Salem, a town steeped in rich history, this catalogue offers invaluable insights for historians, librarians, and anyone interested in the evolution of American libraries and literary societies. It offers a glimpse into the reading habits and intellectual pursuits of the community it served. This catalogue is a testament to the enduring importance of libraries in preserving and disseminating knowledge. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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