Saturday, November 15, 2025

America's greatest library : an illustrated history of the Library of Congress

America's greatest library : an illustrated history of the Library of Congress 
by John Young Cole 
Language: English 
London, Washington, DC: The Library of Congress, Washington, DC, in association with D. Giles Limited, 2017.
256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm. 
ISBN: 9781911282136, 9780844495750, 1911282131, 0844495751 
Summary: Packed with fascinating facts, compelling images, and little-known nuggets of information, this new go-to illustrated guide to the history of the Library of Congress will appeal to history buffs and general readers alike. It distils 242 years of history into an engaging read that makes a Washington icon relevant today.
Reviews: Information Research; Library Journal

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