02356cam a22003253u 4500 20393 UtSlPG 20260610133454.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Plomer, Henry R. (Henry Robert), 1856-1928 A Short History of English Printing, 1476-1898 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-01-18 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Short History of English Printing, 1476-1898" by Henry R. Plomer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of printing in England from the introduction of the printing press by William Caxton until the end of the 19th century. It captures key events, notable figures, and technological advancements in the printing industry, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the evolution of English literature and printing practices. The beginning of this work lays the foundation for a discussion on the complexities and challenges of chronicling the history of English printing. It highlights the contributions of early printers like Caxton and his contemporaries, outlining their struggles and successes in establishing a vibrant print culture. The editor's preface introduces the significant groundwork laid by past bibliographers and asserts Plomer's expertise in uncovering lesser-known facts, particularly about the later periods of printing history. This introduction sets the stage for deeper exploration into the individual printers, their works, and the overall impact of print on English society and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Printing -- England -- History England -- Imprints Pollard, Alfred W. (Alfred William), 1859-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20393 61664 61664