TY - BOOK AU - Herring,Richard AU - Croly,George TI - Paper & paper making, ancient and modern AV - TS PY - 2023/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Papermaking N1 - 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 N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70338 ER -