On October 8th, 1871, began the Great Chicago Fire. I have a few books that are classified as “reading copy only”. That means it is in pretty bad shape. In this case, the covers are off, and a few pages are loose from the binding. However, it is still an important book in the library.Continue reading “October 8 “Danger is my middle name””
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May 24 “Spengler! I’m with Venkman! He got slimed!”
Today I have a very interesting pop-up book. If one collects pop-ups, as my mother did, and I continue to, then this book would be a wonderful addition. The book is called “Trail” by David Pelham, 2007. It is an all white pop-up book, with a silver trail going around, and a poem dial, onContinue reading “May 24 “Spengler! I’m with Venkman! He got slimed!””
April 22 ‘Globes, flat or round?’
April 22 is National Earth day. Happy Earth day. The world should celebrate and support the environmental protection of our planet. In the library today, is a very good, albeit early example of this, “The Earth as Modified by Human Action” by George Marsh, published in 1877. It is a superb book observing what manContinue reading “April 22 ‘Globes, flat or round?’”
March 24 “sign here, please”
March 24th marks the physical demise of two larger than life authors. Their works however, will live on forever. Such is the power of great writers. First is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Feb 17, 1807 to March 24, 1882). I have several books by him. The first is “Hiawatha” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated by SusanContinue reading “March 24 “sign here, please””
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