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The Pen And The Books

The Pen And The Books

Walter Besant

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781020414251
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In this book, Besant reflects on the history and evolution of books and writing. He discusses the impact of the printing press and the role of literature in society. This book offers a fascinating look into the cultural significance of the written word.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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