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The Printer in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg / An Account of His Life & Times, & of His Craft

By Parke Rouse
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The book describes the daily life, tools, and techniques of an eighteenth-century Williamsburg printing office, focusing on the proprietor who ran the colony's newspaper and his shop's roles as post office, bookshop, and information center. It explains typography practices, typefaces such as Caslon, long s and ligatures, press construction and binding operations, and the workflow of compositors, journeymen, and apprentices. The text also recounts the printing office's social and civic impact, the reproduction of period equipment at a living-history site, and the craft traditions that shaped colonial American printing.

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Parke Rouse

Parke Rouse was an American author and historian known for his detailed exploration of early American printing and its cultural significance. His notable work, "The Printer in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg: An Account of His Life & Times, & of His Craft," provides a comprehensive look at the life of printers in colonial Virginia, shedding light on their contributions to society and the dissemination of knowledge. Rouse's writing reflects a deep interest in the historical context of his subjects, making his work valuable for those studying American history and the evolution of the printing industry.

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