This is a beginning to a series on great English libraries around the world. I will only report on those that I have frequented. All are invited to participate with additional library recommendations.
The Neilson Hays Library
Neilson Hays Library of Bangkok, Thailand
When I think of English libraries in far-off lands, my imagings must have taken root in this library; I wouldn't be surprised to learn that I had visited it in a past life. A word to describe it -- "colonial". Tall white columns hold up upside-down cresent moons in the ceiling; dark brown teak cabinets with glass door fronts...
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