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The Nature of the Page
An innovative study of books and reading that focuses on papermaking in the Renaissance In The Nature of the Page, Joshua Calhoun tells the story of handmade paper in Renaissance England and beyond. For most of the history of printing, paper was made primarily from recycled rags, so this is a story about using old clothes to tell new stories, about plants used to make clothes, and about plants that frustrated papermakers' best attempts to replace scarce natural resources with abundant ones. Because plants, like humans, are susceptible to the ravages of time, it is also a story of corruption and the hope that we can preserve the things we love from decay. Combining environmental and bibliogra...
Halley's Comet
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Histoire Céleste Française
Step back in time with this fascinating read about the history of French astronomy. Written by one of the most respected astronomers of the 18th century, this book covers everything from the early astronomers of France to the latest discoveries in the field. Packed with interesting anecdotes and historical facts, this book is perfect for anyone interested in astronomy or French history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
History of Astronomy
This Encyclopedia traces the history of the oldest science from the ancient world to the space age in over 300 entries by leading experts.
