Author: Thomas K. Ford
Publisher: Colonial Williamsburg
ISBN: 9780910412209
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Though the Virginia colony was founded in 1607, printing was not conducted until 1699 when William Parks was designated public printer. Of special interest is a section on "a free press," and another on the establishment in 1736 of the Virginia Gazette, the first in the colony.
The Printer in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg
Author: Thomas K. Ford
Publisher: Colonial Williamsburg
ISBN: 9780910412209
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Though the Virginia colony was founded in 1607, printing was not conducted until 1699 when William Parks was designated public printer. Of special interest is a section on "a free press," and another on the establishment in 1736 of the Virginia Gazette, the first in the colony.
Publisher: Colonial Williamsburg
ISBN: 9780910412209
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Though the Virginia colony was founded in 1607, printing was not conducted until 1699 when William Parks was designated public printer. Of special interest is a section on "a free press," and another on the establishment in 1736 of the Virginia Gazette, the first in the colony.
The Printer in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg
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Category : Printers
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Category : Printers
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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The Printer in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg
Author: Parke Rouse
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
In 'The Printer in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg', Parke Rouse delves into the history of printing in colonial Virginia, focusing specifically on the bustling town of Williamsburg. Rouse's detailed account of the challenges and triumphs of printers during this time sheds light on the importance of the printed word in shaping public opinion and political discourse. With a blend of historical facts and engaging narrative, Rouse captures the essence of the printing industry in a rapidly changing society. His storytelling is both informative and entertaining, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. Rouse's exploration of the world of eighteenth-century printing provides a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, communication, and culture during this pivotal period in American history. Through his meticulous research and captivating writing style, Rouse brings to life the printers whose work played a crucial role in shaping the emerging American identity.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
In 'The Printer in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg', Parke Rouse delves into the history of printing in colonial Virginia, focusing specifically on the bustling town of Williamsburg. Rouse's detailed account of the challenges and triumphs of printers during this time sheds light on the importance of the printed word in shaping public opinion and political discourse. With a blend of historical facts and engaging narrative, Rouse captures the essence of the printing industry in a rapidly changing society. His storytelling is both informative and entertaining, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. Rouse's exploration of the world of eighteenth-century printing provides a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, communication, and culture during this pivotal period in American history. Through his meticulous research and captivating writing style, Rouse brings to life the printers whose work played a crucial role in shaping the emerging American identity.
The Printer in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg
Author: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher:
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Category : Printers
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Printers
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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The Printer in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg
Author: Parke Rouse
Publisher:
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Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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The Printer in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg
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Category : Artisans
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Category : Artisans
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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William Parks
Author: A. Franklin Parks
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 0271052120
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
William Parks: The Colonial Printer in the Transatlantic World of the Eighteenth Century is a cultural biography that traces the important early American printer and newspaper publisher&’s path from the rural provinces of England to London and then to colonial Maryland and Virginia. While incorporating much new biographical information, the book widens the lens to take in the print culture on both sides of the Atlantic&—as well as the societal pressures on printing and publishing in England and colonial America in the early to mid-eighteenth century, with the printer as a focal point. After a struggling start in England, William Parks became a critical figure for both Annapolis and Williamsburg. He provided the southern United States with its first newspapers as well as civic leadership, book printing and selling, paper, and even postal services. Despite Jefferson&’s later dismissal of his Williamsburg newspaper as simply a governmental organ, Parks often pushed the limits of what was expected of a public printer, occasionally getting into trouble and confronting the kind of control and censorship that would eventually make evident the need for press freedoms in the new republic. It has often been asserted that, had Parks not died unexpectedly and relatively young, his reputation would have rivaled that of Franklin as a printer, entrepreneur, and man of affairs.
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 0271052120
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
William Parks: The Colonial Printer in the Transatlantic World of the Eighteenth Century is a cultural biography that traces the important early American printer and newspaper publisher&’s path from the rural provinces of England to London and then to colonial Maryland and Virginia. While incorporating much new biographical information, the book widens the lens to take in the print culture on both sides of the Atlantic&—as well as the societal pressures on printing and publishing in England and colonial America in the early to mid-eighteenth century, with the printer as a focal point. After a struggling start in England, William Parks became a critical figure for both Annapolis and Williamsburg. He provided the southern United States with its first newspapers as well as civic leadership, book printing and selling, paper, and even postal services. Despite Jefferson&’s later dismissal of his Williamsburg newspaper as simply a governmental organ, Parks often pushed the limits of what was expected of a public printer, occasionally getting into trouble and confronting the kind of control and censorship that would eventually make evident the need for press freedoms in the new republic. It has often been asserted that, had Parks not died unexpectedly and relatively young, his reputation would have rivaled that of Franklin as a printer, entrepreneur, and man of affairs.
The Printer in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg
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Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Publisher:
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Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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The Printer in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg
Author:
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Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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The Printer in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg
Author: Parke Rouse
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Languages : en
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