Isbn: 9781528461948 - the function of a public library and its value to a community: a paper read before "the round table," at st. louis club, saturday, nov. 8, 1884 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of public libraries, from their origins in the 18th century to their transformation into indispensable community resources in the 19th century. The author traces the growth of libraries alongside the development of democratic education, arguing that they played a vital role in fostering intellectual and civic engagement. The book highlights the contributions of key figures like Benjamin Franklin and Andrew Carnegie, and examines the impact of free public libraries on literacy, workforce development, and social cohesion. Through historical evidence and compelling anecdotes, the author underscores the enduring significance of public libraries as catalysts for social progress and democratic values. 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.…