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The library book
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Published:
[Place of publication not identified] : Large Print Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2019.
Format:
Large Print
Edition:
Large Print Edition.
Physical Desc:
537 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"On April 29, 1986, the most catastrophic library fire in American history occurred at the Los Angeles Central Library. Burning for more than seven hours, it consumed 400,000 books and damaged another 700,000. More than thirty years later, how it started remains a mystery. Award-winning journalist Susan Orlean investigates the legendary fire and showcases the crucial role that libraries play in our lives. She introduces an engaging cast of employees and patrons, delves into the evolution of libraries, reflects upon her childhood experiences in libraries, and scrutinizes the man long suspected of setting the fire"--

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APA Citation (style guide)

Orlean, S. (2019). The library book. Large Print Edition. [Place of publication not identified], Large Print Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Orlean, Susan. 2019. The Library Book. [Place of publication not identified], Large Print Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Orlean, Susan, The Library Book. [Place of publication not identified], Large Print Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2019.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Orlean, Susan. The Library Book. Large Print Edition. [Place of publication not identified], Large Print Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2019.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781432869205 (large print : paperback), 1432869205 (large print : paperback)

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 529-533).
Description
"On April 29, 1986, the most catastrophic library fire in American history occurred at the Los Angeles Central Library. Burning for more than seven hours, it consumed 400,000 books and damaged another 700,000. More than thirty years later, how it started remains a mystery. Award-winning journalist Susan Orlean investigates the legendary fire and showcases the crucial role that libraries play in our lives. She introduces an engaging cast of employees and patrons, delves into the evolution of libraries, reflects upon her childhood experiences in libraries, and scrutinizes the man long suspected of setting the fire"--,Back cover.