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'Map Thief' Author Coming to West Roxbury Library

Learn the story of a rare-map dealer whose thievery included the Boston Public Library.

WEST ROXBURY, MA — This week, learn about the rare-map dealer who made millions stealing maps, including some from the Boston Public Library's collection.

Michael Blanding, author of "The Map Thief," comes to the library's West Roxbury branch this Thursday for a free talk and book-signing, part of the Friends of the Library's annual meeting.

The Friends will host a members-only reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by Blanding's public talk at 7 p.m.

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Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Learn more about the event and Blanding's book here.

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