Book Returned to Va. Library — 145 Years Late

[Mugu]

Susan Kinzie
The Associated Press

(AP) — WASHINGTON ? Nearly 145 years after it was stolen by a Union soldier during a Civil War raid, a missing library book has been returned to the Washington and Lee University library by an Illinois man who inherited it from the soldier's descendants.

The book was passed down through the soldier's family, then on to Mike Dau of Lake Forest, Ill., who tracked down the original library and returned it.

"We were astounded to get something back with the history that it has," said Laura Turner, technical services librarian at the Lexington, Va. school. "It's invaluable to us because of the historical connection to the university. We're just so grateful that he decided to return it."

The school was looted and the neighboring Virginia Military Institute was burned down by Gen. David Hunter and his troops on June 11, 1864. A note written in the book and signed by C.S. Gates reads: "This book was taken from the Military Institute at Lexington Virginia in June 1864 when General Hunter was on his Lynchburg raid. The Institution was burned by the order of Gen Hunter. The remains of Gen. Stonewall Jackson rest in the cemetery at this place."

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[katty]

1. great story

[Hoopla Phil]

2. So what was the fine on that?

[Renew Deal]

4. Livestock

:shrug:

[Arugula Latte]

3. I've got a flash for you, joy boy. Partytime is over.

"Let me tell you something, funny boy... You know that little stamp? The one that says New York Public Library? Well, that may not mean anything to you, but that means a lot to me. One whole helluva lot. Sure, go ahead, laugh if you want to. I've seen your type before -- flashy, making the scene, flaunting convention. Yeah, I know what you're thinking... Why's this guy making such a big stink about old library books? Let me give you a hint, junior. Maybe we can live without libraries, people like you and me.... Maybe. Sure, we're too old to change the world. What about that kid, sitting down, opening a book right now in a branch of the local library and finding pictures of pee-pees and wee-wees in The Cat in the Hat and The Five Chinese Brothers. Doesn't he deserve better? Look, if you think this is about overdue fines and missing books, you'd better think again. This is about that kid's right to read a book without getting his mind warped. Or maybe that turns you on, Seinfeld... Maybe that's how you get your kicks... You and your goodtime buddies... I've got a flash for you, joy boy. Partytime is over."

[katty]

5. remember this scene-too funny!!

[Arugula Latte]

6. I know -- classic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zePQavforA

[underpants]

7. 3 minutes of TV history

or there abouts

Bookman!?!?!?

[underpants]

9. 2:31 VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF2gZu3ygEQ

[JimGinPA]

8. Somebody Is A Sloooooooow Reader

:rofl:

[sakabatou]

10. How much was the late fee?