Library
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Book Description
Matthew Battles, a rare books librarian at Harvard and narrator, gives a colourful tour through the stacks from ancient times to the 21st century. Through the ages, libraries have not only accumulated and preserved, but also controlled, inspired, shaped, hidden and obliterated knowledge. Battle's spirited journey takes the reader from Boston to Baghdad, from classical scriptoria to medieval monast... More
Book Information
Publisher | Heinemann |
Binding | Hardcover (10 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 256 |
ISBN-10 | 0434008877 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0434008872 |
Publication Date | 10/02/2003 |
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4/16/2010 Arnie Zullow said: Read this book....it is a quick read because it is so well written....you will fall in love with the library!
tags: inspired me, library history
tags: inspired me, library history
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