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Truth is, the bookless man does not understand his own loss. He does not know the leanness in which his mind is kept by want of the food which he rejects. He does not know what starving of imagination and of thought he has inflicted upon himself. He has suffered his interest in the things which make up God's knowable universe to shrink until it reaches no farther than his eyes can see and his ears can hear. The books which he scorns are the telescopes and reflectors and reverberators of our intellectual life, holding in themselves a hundred magical powers for the overcoming of space and time, and for giving the range of knowledge which belongs to a really cultivated mind. There is no equal substitute for them. There is nothing else which will so break for us the poor hobble of everyday sights and sounds and habits and tasks, by which our thinking and feeling are naturally tethered to a little worn round.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book discusses the far-reaching benefits of public libraries, emphasizing their crucial role in fostering education, culture, and enlightenment through access to books. The author explores the historical significance of public libraries, highlighting their evolution from custodians of knowledge to active centers of learning and community engagement. The book delves into the various ways libraries serve the public, including providing educational resources for students and teachers, offering opportunities for lifelong learning, and promoting cultural enrichment through book clubs, lectures, and exhibitions. It also examines the importance of libraries in preserving and sharing local history and fostering civic pride. The author argues that public libraries are essential institutions for a thriving society, providing opportunities for personal growth, intellectual stimulation, and a deeper understanding of the world around us. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330650042_0
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