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LoC No.: 04004699

Title: The Old Printer and the Modern Press

Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Pinfield and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "The Old Printer and the Modern Press" by Charles Knight is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the life of William Caxton, the first English printer, highlighting his contributions to the dissemination of knowledge through the printed word. The narrative reflects on various themes, including the evolution of the English language, the cultural landscape before and after the introduction of printing, and the socio-economic changes triggered by this revolutionary technology. At the start of the narrative, the context surrounding Caxton’s early life is established, particularly focusing on the Weald of Kent where he grew up. The text discusses the linguistic environment of the time, noting the transition from French to English in education, and the scarcity of books before the advent of printing. Knight paints a vivid picture of Caxton's formative years, illustrating the societal isolation and linguistic variations in his rural upbringing. The opening portion sets the stage for understanding Caxton’s later accomplishments and the profound impact of printing on English literature, culture, and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Knight, Charles, 1791-1873

EBook No.: 59966

Published: Jul 22, 2019

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Printing -- Great Britain -- History

Subject: Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492

Subject: Incunabula -- England -- London -- Bibliography

Subject: Westminster (London, England) -- Imprints

Subject: Books and reading -- Great Britain -- History

LoCC: Bibliography, Library science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 04004699

Title: The Old Printer and the Modern Press

Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Pinfield 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 Old Printer and the Modern Press" by Charles Knight is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the life of William Caxton, the first English printer, highlighting his contributions to the dissemination of knowledge through the printed word. The narrative reflects on various themes, including the evolution of the English language, the cultural landscape before and after the introduction of printing, and the socio-economic changes triggered by this revolutionary technology. At the start of the narrative, the context surrounding Caxton’s early life is established, particularly focusing on the Weald of Kent where he grew up. The text discusses the linguistic environment of the time, noting the transition from French to English in education, and the scarcity of books before the advent of printing. Knight paints a vivid picture of Caxton's formative years, illustrating the societal isolation and linguistic variations in his rural upbringing. The opening portion sets the stage for understanding Caxton’s later accomplishments and the profound impact of printing on English literature, culture, and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Knight, Charles, 1791-1873

EBook No.: 59966

Published: Jul 22, 2019

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Printing -- Great Britain -- History

Subject: Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492

Subject: Incunabula -- England -- London -- Bibliography

Subject: Westminster (London, England) -- Imprints

Subject: Books and reading -- Great Britain -- History

LoCC: Bibliography, Library science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.