A History of Paper / Fraser Paper

Identifier:REF.PA.2048

Dimensions:121 p. : ill. ; 17.5 cm

Creation dates:June 1964

Subjects: Papermaking -- History., Papermaking., plant fiber, writing instruments

Description:"A History of Paper" appeared originally as a series of articles published in the Fraser Voyager by Fraser Paper, Limited, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York 17. Table of Contents Introduction... p. 9 I - The Era Before Paper Was Invented... p. 11 II - Parchment And Papyrus As Writing Surfaces... p. 21 III - The Invention Of Paper... p. 31 IV - Paper Making By Hand... p. 43 V - Printing As A Stimulus To Paper Manufacturing ... p. 57 VI - The Development of The Paper Machine... p. 73 VII - The Paper Industry Comes of Age... p. 87 VIII - A Chronology Of The History Of Paper... p. 103