The first comprehensive history of the Library of CongressThe Library of Congress is the research arm of Congress, home of the US Copyright Office, and a public forum for artistic and literary culture. It is generally considered the national library of the United States, and it has influenced cultural affairs worldwide in myriad ways since its founding more than two centuries ago. In The Library of Congress, Jane Aikin draws on a wealth of primary and seco...

The first comprehensive history of the Library of CongressThe Library of Congress is the research arm of Congress, home of the US Copyright Office, and a public forum for artistic and literary culture. It is generally considered the national library of the United States, and it has influenced cultural affairs worldwide in myriad ways since its founding more than two centuries ago. In The Library of Congress, Jane Aikin draws on a wealth of primary and seco...

Eyes and No Eyes, and Other Stories offers readers a window into the rich tapestry of nature and education as seen through the lenses of early 19th-century British literature. The collected narratives exhibit a range of literary styles, from instructive dialogues to imaginative prose, reflecting Enlightenment ideals and an emergent romantic appreciation for the natural world. This volume strains against the fabric of its era, intertwining facts with fiction to engage young readers' curiosi...