
Paper and Paper Making, Ancient and Modern
With an Introduction by the Rev. George Croly
Cambridge University Press
Published on 2. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
156 pages
978-1-108-00905-8 (ISBN)
Description
This short history of paper-making is based on lectures delivered at the London Institute, and was first published in book form in 1855. The young Richard Herring (b. 1829) covers a great deal of ground in just three chapters. His book begins with the origins of writing itself, the first materials upon which people wrote, and the mastery of Egyptian papyrus. He then describes more recent developments such as the paper-making techniques developed in the eighteenth century by James Whatman, watermarks, and an especially captivating section on how the close analysis of paper was used to expose an Irish forgery of Shakespearean manuscripts. The introduction by the Reverend George Croly stresses the importance of paper-making and printing to Christian history. Herring writes enthusiastically, punctuating his account with anecdotes, and patriotically emphasises the unrivalled brilliance of printing in England.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
4 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
206 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-00905-8 (9781108009058)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. On the materials employed in the formation of paper; 3. Anecdote of an over-curious enquirer; List of subscribers.