Herring, Richard 1829- creator Croly, George 1780-1860 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Paper & Paper Making, Ancient and Modern" by Richard Herring is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the origins and evolution of paper-making, detailing the materials and methods used in both ancient and contemporary practices. It highlights the significance of paper as a medium for communication and record-keeping throughout history. The opening portion presents a detailed introduction to the book, including a preface that outlines its foundation in lectures delivered at the London Institution. Herring expresses his gratitude to various institutions and individuals who contributed to his understanding of paper-making. He discusses the early methods of writing, the importance of papyrus, and the transition to modern paper-making processes. The preface sets the stage for the exploration of the art and science of paper-making that follows, emphasizing its impact on human civilization and communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-03-21 John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United Kingdom: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1855 Papermaking TS United Kingdom: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1855 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70338 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70338 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134627.0 70338