The History of Ink, Including Its Etymology, Chemistry, and Bibliography by Davids
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| Author | Davids, Thaddeus, -1894 |
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| LoC No. | 08028667 |
| Title | The History of Ink, Including Its Etymology, Chemistry, and Bibliography |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Summary | "The History of Ink, Including Its Etymology, Chemistry, and Bibliography" by Davids is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The work explores a comprehensive examination of ink, covering its origins, chemical properties, and bibliographic references. It aims to fill a historical gap regarding the significance of ink in the documentation and preservation of human thought, literature, and art. At the start of the book, the author addresses the broader implications of ink in history, suggesting that ink itself embodies the essence of recorded history. The initial chapters define ink, delve into its etymological origins across various languages, and highlight the distinction between ancient and modern inks. The narrative emphasizes the lack of thorough historical accounts related to ink, critiquing historians for focusing more on wars and political events, while overlooking the profound impact of ink on literature, science, and art. This foundational exploration sets the stage for a deeper dive into ink's chemistry and its historical significance in civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TP: Technology: Chemical technology |
| Subject | Ink |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50564 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 95 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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