The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts
Joshua Hammer tells the story of Timbuktu’s determined librarians and their race to save the world’s most precious manuscripts. Combining history, cultural heritage, and urgent preservation, this nonfiction account highlights the people and institutions working to protect a remarkable written legacy.
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The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu centers on the librarians of Timbuktu and their efforts to protect the world’s most precious manuscripts.
Joshua Hammer presents a story shaped by books, cultural heritage, and urgent preservation.
The title highlights a race against time, placing Timbuktu’s manuscript collections at the heart of this nonfiction account.
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