Why Books are Called Books

At the BookShelf

The link below is to an article that looks at why books are called books.

For more visit:
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/07/books-called-books/

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6 Early Book Machines Before the Kindle

At the BookShelf

The link below is to an article that takes a look at 6 book ‘machines’ that existed prior to the Kindle.

For more visit:
http://ebookfriendly.com/book-machines-before-kindle/

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Article: United Kingdom – Lambeth Palace & the Stolen Books

At the BookShelf

The link below is to a fascinating story of books that were stolen from Lambeth Palace over a number of decades.

For more visit:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22249700

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Article: Book Burning Incidents from History

The link below is to an article that considers 11 book burning incidents from history.

For more visit:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/50038/11-book-burning-stories-will-break-your-heart

Article: History of Book Vending Machines

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The link below is to an article that considers the history of book vending machines.

For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-geoghegan/book-vending-machines_b_2945364.html

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At the BookShelf

The link below is to an article that considers an historical book server.

For more visit:
http://www.core77.com/blog/furniture_design/from_the_wtf_department_a_rotating_book_server_designed_during_the_renaissance_recreated_and_mis-built_by_architecture_students_destroyed_by_terrorists_24448.asp

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Today in History: 24 April 1800

The United States Library of Congress is Established

On this day in 1800 the United States Library of Congress is established, with the then president John Adams, signing legislation for $5000 US to purchase the first books for the library.

For more visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress

Books:
– History of the Library of Congress – Volume 1 (1800-1864), by William Dawson Johnston

Today in History: 13 April 1861

Fort Sumter Surrenders to Confederate Troops

ABOVE: Fort Sumter

ABOVE: Fort Sumter from the Charleston Defences

On this day in 1861, Fort Sumter, the island fort in the entrance to Charleston Harbor surrendered to Confederate troops following a fierce bombardment that had begun the previous day. The Battle of Fort Sumter was the first major battle of the American Civil War.

For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Sumter
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fort_Sumter

Books:
– Within Fort Sumter, by A. Fletcher
– Major Robert Anderson and Fort Sumter, by Eba Anderson Lawton

Today in History: 09 April 1413

Henry V Crowned King of England

On this day in 1413, Henry V was crowned King of England. He succeeded Henry IV and was succeeded by Henry VI in 1422 upon his death.

For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_V_of_England

Books:
– Henry V, by R. B. Mowat
– King Henry V, by B. Nicholson
– Henry V, The Typical Medieval Hero, by Charles Lethbridge Kingsford

Today in History: 05 April 1614

Pocahontas Marries English Colonist John Rolfe in Virginia

On this day in 1614, Native American Pocahontas married English colonist John Rolfe in Virginia. The marriage would only last 3 years, with Pocahontas dying in England.

For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocahontas
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rolfe

Books:
Pocahontas, by Jennie Helmes Blachert
Pocahontas, by Elizabeth Eggleston Seelye & Edward Eggleston