America's library: the story of the Library of Congress, 1800-2000
Essais et documents généraux
Braille avec transcription humaine
Résumé
A history of this cultural institution--often considered the world's greatest library--and the thirteen Librarians of Congress who guided its development. Discusses its transformation from modest legislative resource to the vast national library of the United States. Describes some of the… variety found in its diverse collection of over 115 million items. 2000