Source Book (Noun)
Meaning
A collection of historically important documents published together as a book.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The historian spent years compiling a source book of primary documents from the American Revolution to create a comprehensive resource for students and scholars.
- The professor assigned a source book of ancient Greek texts as required reading for the classics course.
- The museum published a source book of letters and diaries from soldiers who fought in World War I.
- The source book of historical speeches from American presidents was a valuable resource for researchers and politicians.
- The library acquired a rare source book of medieval manuscripts that provided insight into the lives of monks and scribes during that era.