The History of Ink, Including Its Etymology, Chemistry, and Bibliography by Davids
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"The History of Ink, Including Its Etymology, Chemistry, and Bibliography" by Davids is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The work explores a comprehensive examination of ink, covering its origins, chemical properties, and bibliographic references. It aims to fill a historical gap regarding the significance of ink in the documentation and preservation of human thought, literature, and art. At the start of the book, the author addresses the broader
implications of ink in history, suggesting that ink itself embodies the essence of recorded history. The initial chapters define ink, delve into its etymological origins across various languages, and highlight the distinction between ancient and modern inks. The narrative emphasizes the lack of thorough historical accounts related to ink, critiquing historians for focusing more on wars and political events, while overlooking the profound impact of ink on literature, science, and art. This foundational exploration sets the stage for a deeper dive into ink's chemistry and its historical significance in civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Davids, Thaddeus, -1894 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08028667 |
| Title | The History of Ink, Including Its Etymology, Chemistry, and Bibliography |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TP: Technology: Chemical technology |
| Subject | Ink |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50564 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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