The Haarlem Legend Of The Invention Of Printing (1871)

By Lourens Janszoon Coster

Book Overview

The Haarlem Legend Of The Invention Of Printing is a historical book written by Lourens Janszoon Coster and published in 1871. The book explores the legend of the invention of printing in Haarlem, a city in the Netherlands, by a man named Laurens Janszoon Coster. The legend suggests that Coster invented printing in the 15th century, before Johannes Gutenberg. The author delves into the history of the legend and its origins, as well as the controversy surrounding its authenticity. He explores the various accounts of the legend and the evidence that supports or refutes it. The book also provides a detailed history of the early days of printing, including the development of movable type and the spread of printing technology throughout Europe. It examines the impact of printing on society, culture, and the economy, and the role it played in the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. Overall, The Haarlem Legend Of The Invention Of Printing is a fascinating exploration of a historical legend and its place in the history of printing and human civilization. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of printing, technology, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165090341
• ISBN13: 9781165090341
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"