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47 years late, this library book was finally returned to Charleston County

postandcourier.com · 1hShare

Charleston County library staff share how a book that digs into Homer’s “The Odyssey” was randomly returned more than 17,180 days after it was last taken out. Here’s the story behind the find.

First report: This Library Book Was 150 Years Overdue. Fortunately for the Man Who Just Returned It, Librarians Won't Be Enforcing a $20,000 Late Fee — smithsonianmag.com, 1d