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100	1		_aDuff, E. Gordon _q(Edward Gordon), _d1863-1924
245	1	0	_aWilliam Caxton
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-11-08
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCaxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492
653			_aPrinting -- England -- London -- History -- Origin and antecedents
653			_aIncunabula -- England -- London -- Bibliography
653			_aPrinters -- Great Britain -- Biography
653			_aWestminster (London, England) -- Imprints
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55919
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