Lawrence Clark Powell - Write to be understood, speak to be heard,

Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow.

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Powell, Lawrence Clark. The Little Package: Pages on Life, Literature, and Landscape from a Traveling Bookman's Baggage. World Publishing Company, 1964.

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About the Author

Lawrence Clark Powell

Born: September 3, 1906
Died: March 14, 2001
Nationality: American
Profession: Critic

Biography

Lawrence Clark Powell was a librarian, literary critic, bibliographer and author of more than 100 books. Powell "made a significant contribution to the literature of the library profession, but he also writes for the book-minded public. His interests are reflected in the subjects that recur throughout his writings; these are history and travel, especially concerning the American Southwest, rare books, libraries and librarianship, the book trade, and book collecting."

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