The library book / Susan Orlean.
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.
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- ISBN: 1432856464
- ISBN: 9781432856465
- Physical Description: 539 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Edition: Large print edition.
- Copyright: 2018.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 529-533). |
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Subject: | Los Angeles Public Library. Central Library > Fire, 1986. Los Angeles Public Library. Central Library > History. Public libraries > California > Los Angeles > History. |
Genre: | Large print books. |
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