The Library is a collection of essays and articles about the history and culture of libraries, books, and reading. The contributors, which include writers, scholars, and librarians, explore various aspects of the subject, such as the architecture of libraries, the art of bookbinding, and the pleasures of literary pastimes. The book is a delightful tribute to the passion for knowledge and beauty that libraries embody.

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