Proceedings at the Opening of the Mark Skinner Library, Manchester, Vermont: July 7, 1897 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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It is my privilege to extend a cordial wel come to the many lovers of good books who are gathered this summer morning within the cheerful rooms of this new and elegant edifice.
We come with some just appreciation of the practical value to us of the better litera ture of these and the former years. In the interest of the mental culture and moral ele vation of any community, we recognize the importance of an extensive and well-selected library, made accessible to all who are asso cisted in the various relations of social and civil life. And we are profoundly grateful for the wise and large generosity of the esteemed friend who has now placed such an institution in the midst of this community.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the dedication of the Mark Skinner Library in Manchester, Vermont on July 7, 1897. The library was a memorial to Judge Mark Skinner, a prominent and well-respected citizen of the town, who served as Governor, Judge of the Supreme Court, and Chief Judge. Judge Skinner's daughter, Frances Skinner Willing, funded this library in his honor and in keeping with his passions. The book describes the ceremonies, speeches, and festivities that took place during the dedication, as well as biographical sketches of Judge Skinner and the other prominent individuals involved in the library's creation. The book also examines the historical and cultural context of the time, providing insights into the values and beliefs of the community that built and supported the Mark Skinner Library more than a century ago. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334651571_0
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