The library book
By: Susan Orlean
Edition: Large print edition.
Series: Thorndike Press large print popular and narrative nonfiction; Thorndike Press large print popular and narrative nonfiction
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 539
ISBN-13: 9781432856465
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Public libraries; Los Angeles Public Library; Fire, 1986; Los Angeles Public Library. Central Library; Large type books; History
Description: Chronicles the Los Angeles Public Library fire and its aftermath and reexamines the case of Harry Peak, the actor long suspected of setting the fire, showcases the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives, and delves into the evolution of libraries across the country and around the world, from their humble beginnings as a metropolitan charitable initiative to their current status as a cornerstone of national identity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 530-533).