The Library
| Author | : Stuart A.P. Murray |
| Publisher | : Skyhorse |
| Total Pages | : 504 |
| Release | : 2009-07-09 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781628733228 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1628733225 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Library written by Stuart A.P. Murray and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2009-07-09 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the history of the world, libraries have been constructed, burned, discovered, raided, and cherished—and the treasures they've housed have evolved from early stone tablets to the mass-produced, bound paper books of our present day. The Library invites you to enter the libraries of ancient Greece, early China, Renaissance England, and modern-day America, and speaks to the book lover in all of us. Incorporating beautiful illustrations, insightful quotations, and many marvelous mysteries of libraries—their books, patrons, and keepers—this book is certain to provide you with a wealth of knowledge and enjoyment.
