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The Library : An Illustrated History by Stuart A. P. Murray is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Library : An Illustrated History about?
Through the ages, humanity has created, destroyed, rescued, neglected, discovered, stolen, and cherished libraries and no other institution so perfectly mirrors the human condition in any period of history.The Library tells the story of libraries and of the changing form and function of the book from era to era, whether clay tablets, parchment sheets, papyrus scrolls, glossy paper, recording tape or silicone chips. At the heart of the story of libraries and books is the story of the reader, who also has changed from era to era. Profusely illustrated, with fascinating is a comprehensive look at libraries that will interest book lovers and librarians. 100 illustrations, 80 in color
Who reads The Library : An Illustrated History?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Stuart A. P. Murray
- Publisher
- Amer Library Assn Editions
- Published
- 2009
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780838909911
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- History, Science, Computer Science
- Rating
- 3.92 / 5 (265 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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