The book was initially borrowed from the Saint Helena Public Library in February of 1927 – 96 years ago.
A book that was 96 years overdue was returned to the St. Helena libraryA book that had been checked out from a Napa Valley library nearly a century ago was finally returned this month.
The book in question, titled "A Family History of the United States" by Benson Lossing, was published in 1881. At the time, the library imposed a late fee of five cents per day, meaning the accumulated overdue cost for the book would have amounted to a staggering $1,700.BREAKING NEWS
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