The Promised Visit: Including An Account Of The Various Methods Of Manufacturing Paper In Different Countries (1821)
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ISBN10: 1104398672
ISBN13: 9781104398675
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104398675
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Promised Visit is a book written by F. B. Vaux and published in 1821. The book provides a detailed account of the various methods of manufacturing paper in different countries. It is a comprehensive guide to the paper-making industry, covering everything from the raw materials used to the machinery and techniques involved in the production process.The author takes the reader on a journey through the history of paper-making, exploring the development of the industry from its origins in ancient China to the modern techniques used in Europe and America. Along the way, he examines the different types of paper produced in each region, including handmade paper, machine-made paper, and newsprint.The book is also a travelogue, as the author recounts his own travels to paper mills in different parts of the world. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters, as well as detailed explanations of the manufacturing processes he observes.Overall, The Promised Visit is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the history and practice of paper-making. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of technology, the history of printing and publishing, or the cultural and economic significance of paper.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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