ISBN: 9781331272151 - The Library of Congress and Its Work: Reports Prepared for the Commission of the United States of America to the Brazil Centennial Exposition (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an in-depth look at the history, collections, and services of the Library of Congress, the world's largest library. The author traces the institution's evolution from its modest beginnings in the Capitol building to its present home in a magnificent Beaux-Arts structure. Along the way, the book explores the challenges and triumphs of preserving and organizing vast collections of books, manuscripts, maps, music, prints, and government documents. It also reveals the ways in which the Library has served as a resource for scholars, researchers, and the general public. By capturing the vast scale the Library of Congress, its collections, and its worldwide reach, the author captures the very essence of this global intellectual powerhouse. 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.…