Is reading important

“Reading mares a full man”
F. Bacon
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body”
R. Steele
“Reading is a vital form of communication with all of mankind and window of many ages”
O. Suleymenov

Now that you’ve read the text once, answer these questions
What materials were used to make ancient books?
In what places of the world did people have books in ancient times?
Where and when was printing invented?
By whom were early libraries used?
When did many public libraries appear?
What old universities have good libraries?
What cities of the world have great libraries?

Les Maisons de la presse

Marie-Ode Murail
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