From Cottage To Castle - Emily Clemens Pearson - Bog

From Cottage to Castle: The Boyhood, Youth, Manhood, Private and Public Career of Gutenberg is a book written by Emily Clemens Pearson and published in 1888. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. The book begins by describing Gutenberg's humble beginnings, growing up in a cottage in Mainz, Germany. It then follows his journey as a young man, including his apprenticeship with a goldsmith and his travels to Strasbourg and other parts of Europe. The book then delves into Gutenberg's most significant achievement, the invention of the printing press. It explains the process of how the press worked and how it revolutionized the way books were produced and distributed. The book also covers Gutenberg's private life, including his relationships with family and friends, and his public career as a businessman and politician. It explores the challenges he faced in his career, including financial difficulties and legal disputes. Overall, From Cottage to Castle provides a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of the most important figures in the history of printing. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of technology, business, and the book industry.And The Story Of His Invention, The Art Of Printing.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.