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A consideration of all things paper--the invention that revolutionized human civilization; its thousand-fold uses (and misuses); its sweeping influence on society; its makers, shapers, collectors, and pulpers--by the admired cultural historian.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Basbanes, Nicholas A., 1943- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Vintage Books, 2014.
Edition:First Vintage Books edition.
Subjects:
Paper > History.
Papermaking > History.
Paper industry > History.
Papeterie > Histoire.
Papier > Industrie > Histoire.
History - Cultural.
Technology - Fibre.
History - Biographies.
Paper.
Paper industry.
Papermaking.
History.
Description
Summary:A consideration of all things paper--the invention that revolutionized human civilization; its thousand-fold uses (and misuses); its sweeping influence on society; its makers, shapers, collectors, and pulpers--by the admired cultural historian.
Item Description:The Cushing Library/Basbanes Collection copy is part of the Nicholas A. Basbanes Collection.
Physical Description:xvi, 430 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-410) and index.
ISBN:0307279642
9780307279644