The Development and Growth of City Directories is a historical account written by A. V. Williams in 1913. The book explores the evolution of city directories, which are comprehensive listings of residents, businesses, and other organizations in a particular city. Williams discusses the origins of city directories, tracing their development from early European almanacs to the first American directories in the late 18th century. He also examines the growth of city directories in the United States during the 19th century, highlighting their importance as a tool for businesses and individuals to connect with one another. The book provides detailed information on the production and distribution of city directories, including the role of publishers, printers, and compilers. In addition, Williams discusses the impact of technological advances, such as the telephone, on the development of city directories. The Development and Growth of City Directories is a valuable resource for historians, librarians, and anyone interested in the history of American cities and the evolution of information technology.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.