
Thomas Jefferson Knew his Greek
Posted by: Michael North
Learn why Thomas Jefferson annotated his copy of Xenophon's Cyropaedia.
Posted in: 18th Century, American History, Thomas Jefferson
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Posted by: Michael North
Learn why Thomas Jefferson annotated his copy of Xenophon's Cyropaedia.
Posted in: 18th Century, American History, Thomas Jefferson
Posted by: Michael North
Printed in Basel in 1543, Andreas Vesalius' De Humani Corporis Fabrica is considered to be the first "modern" medical book that emphasizes clinical observation over a dependence on ancient texts. The Library of Congress has recently digitized its copy of De Fabrica, which was part of the generous gift of Lessing J. Rosenwald to the nation.
Posted in: 16th Century, Education History, History of Science, Illustrated Book, Manuscript and Letterpress (Hand Press)
Posted by: Michael North
The Library's rare book collections have become more accessible thanks to a project to enter information long hidden in card files and databases into the online catalog.
Posted in: 19th Century, 20th Century, Library History, News and Events