Project Gutenberg
2015-01-13
Public domain in the USA.
520
Wheelwright, William Bond
1879
21000327
From Paper-mill to Pressroom
Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
"From Paper-Mill to Pressroom" by William Bond Wheelwright is a detailed treatise on the paper-making industry written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide insights into the processes and technicalities involved in paper production, making it useful not only for manufacturers but also for salespersons and consumers. The book systematically explores the history of paper-making, the evolution of raw materials, and the complex machinery used today, reflecting on how far the industry has progressed from its traditional roots. The opening of the text establishes the author's intention to present a clear and accessible understanding of paper-making without being overly technical. Wheelwright emphasizes the importance of both manufacturers and printers comprehending each other’s realms to solve common challenges in production and press operations. He begins with a historical overview of paper, tracing its origins from ancient cultures to modern techniques, and the significance of machinery advancements that revolutionized the industry. Overall, the beginning portion sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the various aspects of paper-making, emphasizing its importance to society and the continuous evolution within the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
en
Papermaking
TS
Text
Category: History - Other
Category: Engineering & Technology
260124
2025-08-19T09:40:16.138005
text/html
237151
2024-10-24T13:56:54
text/html
1158409
2025-08-19T09:40:22.629962
application/epub+zip
1156607
2025-08-19T09:40:17.626951
application/epub+zip
163006
2025-08-19T09:40:16.805957
application/epub+zip
1226562
2025-08-19T09:40:26.022941
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
1198030
2025-08-19T09:40:21.919969
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
206426
2022-09-21T18:20:46.402543
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
201997
2025-08-19T09:40:15.197954
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
182129
2024-10-24T13:56:54
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
15922
2025-08-19T09:40:26.167894
application/rdf+xml
9621
2025-08-19T09:40:16.921937
image/jpeg
1522
2025-08-19T09:40:16.864939
image/jpeg
1060157
2025-08-19T09:40:16.191976
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog