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crl-10757	Borome, Joseph A.	Evolution of the American Public Library 1653-1876 (Book Review)	1953	3	.pdf	application/pdf	2373	80	50	Thompson's carefully planned Evo- lution of the American Public Library, a work calculated to paint a picture of the modern American public library as it emerges from the convergence of two channels which, flow- ing from the Renaissance and Reformation, were constantly broadening and deepening: 208 COLLEGE AND RESEARCH LIBRARIES one, the cultural channel, which moved toward the increase of knowledge, higher edu- cation, and large libraries of and for scholars, bibliophiles and literary men; the other, the popular channel originating in the church, which ultimately promoted a wider diffusion of knowledge. Nevertheless, this is a useful and welcome volume for the student of library history.	cache/crl-10757.pdf	txt/crl-10757.txt