The United States is a kaleidoscope of culture, diverse places of interest, climates, geography and people. There is never dull moment. Although the country bears a shorter history compared to other nations, it has an intriguing past stemming from the time when Christopher Columbus set foot on a New World. Directly related to its pioneering history, Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country and also the setting for major historical events such as the Boston tea party.
This city is also home to a great public library system, the Boston Public Library. Established in 1948, the library is a standing monument to Boston's history. One of the largest public libraries in the country, it is also regarded as one of the five most important ones. Holding over 8 million books and audio/video material, it is the place to go to reference art, art history and American history. It also contains many resources for research on these subjects and even has a special collection of historic government documents.
However, the prime treasure at the Boston Public library are its rare books and manuscripts that total more than one and a half million in number. Some of these manuscripts run to medieval times. The collection includes early editions of William Shakespeare, the personal library of John Adams, collections of Daniel Defoe and official records on colonial Boston. A copious collection of prints, postcards, maps and photographs also found in this favourite haunt of book lovers.
The library is unique in the way it operates by having a branch system with 26 branches. Its Johnson building serves as the main headquarters and harbors the main lending material. The library contains works in many other languages. Wireless internet can be found in the premises of the Boston Public Library at all branches; you can make use of it provided you have a library card. There are also a couple of online databases that provide access to some of the works stored at the library. Public internet is also available.
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