Long ago, in a faraway land called Sumer near the Persian Gulf, the city was known as the cradle of civilization.
When their businesses began to bloom such that the administration and calculations of trade numbers or purchases could no longer be done by memory, causing a drag in their mode of operations.
This disruption motivated a creative Sumerian to create a solution to the problem which brought about the art of writing. Writing was introduced to the system primarily for record-keeping.
Although writing started with symbols (pictograph) and inscriptions on local materials such as clay and reeds.
Writing evolved into a sophisticated script called the cuneiform which was used to record information about bureaucracy and authority, and other aspects of life. These were mostly written on scrolls.
Imagine what the world would have been without the collection of events or experiences... Just imagine
They would be no history, memories, shreds of evidence of the past, and of course no books. The art of writing and putting together these details has helped transfer history in form of knowledge from one generation to another which in turn has aided in giving shape to the future.
Hence, the existence of books
The information had to be in some sort of array for easy access. People began to write their thoughts, tell stories, and record knowledge in scrolls, later on, in sheets.
To date, people put down their years of experience in between a front and back cover. Books have also enabled us to travel to places without being physically present. It has also helped us meet and interact with people beyond our reach.
A book is an asset, a very valuable possession. It is a collection of wisdom, reputations, and lifetimes.
A good book is an asset.
“A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor, a multitude of counselors.” — Charles Baudelaire