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The L.A. Central Library's Aloud program for this week:
Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m. NATHANIEL PHILBRICK "Sea of Glory: America’s Voyage of Discovery, the U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842." National Book Award winner for "In the Heart of the Sea," Philbrick tells the story of an astounding 87,000-mile exploration of the Pacific Ocean.Thursday, November 13, 7 p.m.
THOMAS CAHILL
"Sailing the Wine Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter." The author of "How the Irish Saved Civilization" brings his insight to the legacy of the ancient Greeks, those great gift-givers who entrusted to our keeping the singular treasures that make up the patrimony of the West.Free. Reservations www.lapl.org/events or 213-228-7025
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