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Author : Charles A. Goodrum
Release : 1991
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 526/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Treasures of the Library of Congress by : Charles A. Goodrum
Download or read book Treasures of the Library of Congress written by Charles A. Goodrum. This book was released on 1991. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and text comprise an expert tour of the holdings of the Library of Congress.
Author : The Library of Congress
Release : 2017-04-04
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
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Book Rating : 584/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Card Catalog by : The Library of Congress
Download or read book The Card Catalog written by The Library of Congress. This book was released on 2017-04-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the archives of the Library of Congress: “An irresistible treasury for book and library lovers.” —Booklist (starred review) The Library of Congress brings book lovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than two hundred full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the library’s magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely seen treasures in one of the world’s most famous libraries and the brilliant catalog system that has kept it organized for hundreds of years. Packed with engaging facts on literary classics—from Ulysses to The Cat in the Hat to Shakespeare’s First Folio to The Catcher in the Rye—this is an ode to the enduring magic and importance of books. “The Card Catalog is many things: a lucid overview of the history of bibliographic practices, a paean to the Library of Congress, a memento of the cherished card catalogs of yore, and an illustrated collection of bookish trivia . . . . The illustrations are amazing: luscious reproductions of dozens of cards, lists, covers, title pages, and other images guaranteed to bring a wistful gleam to the book nerd’s eye.” —The Washington Post
Author : Harry Katz
Release : 2011-05-31
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Rating : 469/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Baseball Americana by : Harry Katz
Download or read book Baseball Americana written by Harry Katz. This book was released on 2011-05-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baseball, the sport that helped reunify the country in the years after the Civil War, remains the national pastime. The Library of Congress houses the world's largest baseball collection, documenting the history of the game and providing a unique look at America since the late 1700s. Now Baseball Americana presents the best of the best from that treasure trove. From baseball's biggest stars to its street urchins, from its most newsworthy stories to sandlot and Little League games, the book examines baseball's hardscrabble origins, rich cultural heritage, and uniquely American character. The more than three hundred and fifty fabulous illustrations feature first-generation photographic and chromolithographic baseball cards; photographs of famous players and ballparks; and newspaper clippings, cartoons, New Deal photographs, and baseball advertisements. Packed with images that will surprise and thrill even the most expert collector, Baseball Americana is a gift for every baseball fan.
Author : Charles A. Goodrum
Release : 2002
Genre : United States. Library of Congress
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Book Synopsis Treasures of the Library of Congress by : Charles A. Goodrum
Download or read book Treasures of the Library of Congress written by Charles A. Goodrum. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : National Library of Australia
Release : 2001
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Book Synopsis Treasures from the World's Great Libraries by : National Library of Australia
Download or read book Treasures from the World's Great Libraries written by National Library of Australia. This book was released on 2001. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-colour illustrations of all the items in the exhibition with commentary on each.
