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