9781334684050 - Exercises at the Opening of the New Library Building of the Free Public Library: New Bedford, Massachusetts, December First, 1910 (Classic Reprint) de Library, Free... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the dedication of a public library in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1907. The author provides a captivating historical account of the library's establishment in 1852, highlighting the efforts of prominent citizens who recognized the need for a free public resource for intellectual enrichment. The book explores the library's early struggles for space and funding, as well as the philosophical debates surrounding the role of public libraries in fostering education and recreation. Through a detailed examination of speeches and reports from the time, the author sheds light on the evolving views of library services and their significance in community development. This book offers valuable insights into the history of public libraries in America, emphasizing their enduring role as centers of learning, literacy, and cultural enrichment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.