This engagingly written book provides a comprehensive survey of the history and practice of paper making. Drawing on a wide range of sources from many different cultures, the author traces the development of paper from its earliest origins to the present day. Along the way, he describes the many different types of paper, the techniques used in their manufacture, and the ways in which paper has been used for communication, art, commerce, and more.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.