Pioneer Imprints from Fifty States

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Trienens, Roger J.

Contributor:

Library of Congress

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Pioneer Imprints from Fifty States" by Roger J. Trienens and the Library of Congress is a historical account written in the early 21st century. This work provides a detailed examination of the earliest printed materials in each of the fifty U.S. states, showcasing the development and significance of printing throughout American history. The book focuses on various types of print media, including broadsides, newspapers, and almanacs, while detailing the origins of printing in each state. The opening of the book introduces readers to its structure, which includes individual sections dedicated to each state. Each section contains a brief overview of the history and significance of printing specific to that state, along with examples of early print works housed in the Library of Congress. The text also mentions key figures in early American printing and discusses the provenance of various historical imprints. As such, the beginning establishes the book as an invaluable resource for those interested in the history of printing in America and its evolution across different regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-04-26