Prodigal book returned to Canadian library more than 100 years late

NBC NewsWednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:48:56 PM
Prodigal book returned to Canadian library more than 100 years late
  • A book named 'The Excellent Woman' was returned to a Hamilton, Ontario library more than a century late, highlighting the unusual circumstances surrounding overdue library materials.
  • This incident underscores the importance of library systems in preserving cultural heritage and the potential for humorous stories that emerge from the long history of book lending.
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