Patience And Fortitude by Nicholas A. Basbanes
A Roving Chronicle of Book People, Book Places, and Book Culture
A richly reported account of a venerable public institution that traces its evolution, personalities, and power struggles as it confronts financial pressures, real-estate maneuvers, and controversial renovation plans; blending history, investigative detail, and portraiture of trustees, librarians, donors, and activists, the book examines how debates over preservation versus modernization reveal broader tensions about civic stewardship, access to knowledge, and the cultural role of a great urban library.
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- 2001
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- American
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- English
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