The Builder, No. 1, December 31, 1842 : Precursor number by Various
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"The Builder, No. 1, December 31, 1842: Precursor number" by Various is a periodical publication, likely aimed at the architectural and building industry, written in the early 19th century. The document sets the tone for a new journal dedicated to the interests of builders, artisans, and those involved in the construction trades, advocating for affordable literature and resources tailored to their needs. The opening also emphasizes the importance of education, industry practices,
and the moral responsibilities of employers towards their workforces. At the start of this publication, the author outlines the challenges faced by artisans regarding access to literature pertinent to their trade, expressing a strong desire to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers of knowledge. The editorial reflects the industry's need for an inclusive platform that combines elements of a newspaper and magazine while addressing both educational content and practical information related to building arts. Additionally, it discusses the historical significance of William of Wykeham, a noted architect and benefactor for education, setting a precedent for the journal's intention to contribute to both craft and community knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | The Builder, No. 1, December 31, 1842 : Precursor number |
| Original Publication | London: Publishing Office 2 York Stree Covent Garden, 1844. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, David Garcia, Jon Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals. Noted on site that this resource is no longer available.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Architecture -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Building -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71539 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71539-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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