Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book documents the opening of the Free Public Library in Ballarat East, Australia, in 1869. The author, a prominent intellectual of the time, delivered a speech outlining the importance of supporting intellectual pursuits and libraries as bastions of knowledge for the community. Beyond providing a historical account, the book explores the broader context of the value and accessibility of learning. The author stresses that this free Public Library in Ballarat represents the culmination of a philosophical shift toward recognizing the importance of education for all, signaling an era where knowledge is no longer restricted to the elite but accessible to people from all walks of life. The author also discusses the themes of intellectual growth, societal progress, community development, the importance of pursuing knowledge beyond formal education, and the impact of these pursuits on the individual and society as a whole. Ultimately, the insights in this book emphasize the transformative power of knowledge and the crucial role of libraries in fostering intellectual growth and societal advancement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331883661_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331883661
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331883661
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