This is the 7623rd most frequent Catalan word.
by
The Catalan word "by" does not exist. It seems to be an error or a misinterpretation.
This usage denotes identification of the agent responsible for the action of writing the book.
Aquest llibre ha estat escrit per un autor famós.
This book was written by a famous author.
Here, 'by' indicates the manner or path used to accomplish the action, specifying the route taken.
Vaig arribar a casa per la carretera principal.
I arrived home by the main road.
In this context, 'by' shows proximity or the act of moving past a location during the action.