When they mounted to the top of the hills, they saw beyond them a rolling sea of dull green prairie, a boundless pasture of the buffalo and the
Archives for November 2018
Origin of the Legend of Dr. Faust
When he sold copies of the Gutenberg Bible, warrants were issued for his arrest as such quantity of similarity could only have been produced by
Movable Type for Printing Invented
We now come to the great epoch of printing: the first invention, of movable metal or fusile types.Continuing Early History of Printing,our
Printing by Wood Blocks
Block-printing ushered in the great epoch. The first block-books were produced somewhere in Holland.Continuing Early History of Printing,our
Development of Ink
The next, and not the least important, ingredient in writing and printing is ink.Continuing Early History of Printing,our selection from Origin
Parchment and Paper
The Chinese appear to have the best title to be considered the inventors of both cotton and linen paper.Continuing Early History of Printing,our
Writing in the Classical Age
The most important of all the ancient materials for writing upon were papyrus, parchment, and vellum; and on these substances nearly all our most
Election Day, 2018
by Jack Le MoineHere are some thoughts on today's election.MorningThe pundits think that the Republicans will gain seats in the Senate while the
Early History of Printing
This series has eleven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Printing From AntiquityIntroductionThe invention of printing in