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_aRouse, Parke, _d1915-1997 |
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_aThe Printer in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg : _bAn Account of His Life & Times, & of His Craft |
| 246 | 1 | _aThe Printer in 18th-Century Williamsburg An Account of His Life and Times, and of His Craft | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aWilliamsburg craft series | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-03-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Printer in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Parke Rouse is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the life and times of William Parks, the first public printer of Virginia, and discusses the significance of his printing office in Williamsburg during the 18th century. It focuses on the development of the printing craft and its influence on the colonial community. In this detailed examination, Rouse paints a vivid picture of William Parks and his vibrant printing shop on Duke of Gloucester Street, which served as a newspaper office, bookstore, and post office. He describes the bustling environment where apprentices and printers worked with essential printing techniques, produced the first editions of the "Virginia Gazette," and facilitated the spread of news and ideas throughout the colony. The book also highlights the socio-economic challenges faced by printers and the crucial role that printed materials played in the political and cultural life of 18th-century Virginia, ultimately contributing to the growing sentiment for independence that would shape the future of America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aPrinting -- Virginia -- Williamsburg -- History -- 18th century | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aFord, Thomas K. | |
| 830 | 0 | _aWilliamsburg craft series | |
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