02684cam a22003613u 4500 55919 UtSlPG 20260610134305.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05006927 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Duff, E. Gordon (Edward Gordon), 1863-1924 William Caxton Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-11-08 Produced by Chris Curnow, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "William Caxton" by E. Gordon Duff is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and contributions of William Caxton, the first printer in England, focusing particularly on his pioneering role in introducing the printing press to the country and his significant impact on English literature. This work is likely to captivate readers interested in the history of printing and literature, offering insights into the development of the English language and the dissemination of knowledge during the 15th century. The opening of the book establishes that much of Caxton's life is shrouded in obscurity, but it indicates that his work as a printer forms the core of his legacy. It highlights Caxton's origins in Kent and his apprenticeship with a London merchant, leading to his time in Bruges where he mastered the art of printing. The text emphasizes Caxton's dedication to printing works in English, such as Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" and other notable English literature, and how he overcame the challenges of his time, such as competition from foreign printers and the limitations of his own education. Overall, the beginning provides a promising glimpses into a man whose innovations laid the groundwork for the future of English literary culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492 Printing -- England -- London -- History -- Origin and antecedents Incunabula -- England -- London -- Bibliography Printers -- Great Britain -- Biography Westminster (London, England) -- Imprints https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55919 96750 96750