The Old Printer and the Modern Press by Charles Knight
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Knight, Charles, 1791-1873 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04004699 |
| Title | The Old Printer and the Modern Press |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59966 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 633 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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