The Printer in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg by Parke Rouse
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About this eBook
| Author | Rouse, Parke, 1915-1997 |
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| Editor | Ford, Thomas K. |
| Title |
The Printer in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg An Account of His Life & Times, & of His Craft |
| Alternate Title |
The Printer in 18th-Century Williamsburg An Account of His Life and Times, and of His Craft |
| Series Title | Williamsburg craft series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Printing -- Virginia -- Williamsburg -- History -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59101 |
| Release Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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