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Title: The Story of Books
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Story of Books" by Gertrude Burford Rawlings is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of books from ancient times to the modern era, focusing on the development of writing, the preservation of literature, and the impact of printing. It provides insights into how books have shaped human culture and knowledge throughout history. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the "book family," emphasizing its ancient and noble lineage while pondering the origins of writing and literature. Rawlings highlights the importance of early writing materials and techniques, tracing the fascinating transition from primitive markings to more sophisticated forms of written expression. It sets the stage for examining the intricate history behind how printing revolutionized the production and accessibility of books, ultimately influencing the course of human knowledge and civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rawlings, Gertrude Burford
EBook No.: 33413
Published: Aug 13, 2010
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Books
Subject: Printing -- History
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Story of Books
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Jana Srna and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Story of Books" by Gertrude Burford Rawlings is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of books from ancient times to the modern era, focusing on the development of writing, the preservation of literature, and the impact of printing. It provides insights into how books have shaped human culture and knowledge throughout history. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the "book family," emphasizing its ancient and noble lineage while pondering the origins of writing and literature. Rawlings highlights the importance of early writing materials and techniques, tracing the fascinating transition from primitive markings to more sophisticated forms of written expression. It sets the stage for examining the intricate history behind how printing revolutionized the production and accessibility of books, ultimately influencing the course of human knowledge and civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rawlings, Gertrude Burford
EBook No.: 33413
Published: Aug 13, 2010
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Books
Subject: Printing -- History
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.