Handbook of the New Library of Congress (1897)

The Handbook of the New Library of Congress is a comprehensive guide to the newly constructed Library of Congress building in Washington D.C., published in 1897. The author, Herbert Small, was a prominent librarian and scholar who played a key role in the planning and construction of the library. The book provides a detailed description of the building's architecture, layout, and features, as well as its collections and services. It also includes historical background on the Library of Congress and its role in American culture and politics. The Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of libraries or the development of American institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.