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New York : Simon and Schuster, 2018.
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317 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Reopens the unsolved mystery of the most catastrophic library fire in American history, the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire, while exploring the crucial role that libraries play in modern American culture.

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Format:
Book
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First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781476740195, 9781476740188, 1476740186

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-317).
Description
Reopens the unsolved mystery of the most catastrophic library fire in American history, the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire, while exploring the crucial role that libraries play in modern American culture.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Orlean, S. (2018). The library book. First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. New York, Simon and Schuster.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Orlean, Susan. 2018. The Library Book. New York, Simon and Schuster.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Orlean, Susan, The Library Book. New York, Simon and Schuster, 2018.

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Orlean, Susan. The Library Book. First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. New York, Simon and Schuster, 2018.

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