E. A. Crutchley – författare

First published in 1916 as part of the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature series, this is a fascinating short guide to the history of the printed book. Aldis traces the development of printing in Western Europe, from its origins in the hand-written manuscripts of fifteenth-century Germany, to the rapid growth of mechanised printing in the period following the Industrial Revolution. Offering fascinating insights into the methods and tools used in the early twentieth century, this book also contains practical information and advice on types of paper, typography, bookbinding and illustrations, as well as guidance on the preservation and care of books. Illustrated with handsome examples from a range of publications, this concise and accessible guide will captivate all those interested in the history of the book and the development of the modern printing process.

Benjamin Newton (1762-1830) was Rector of Wath in the early nineteenth century, and the tutor and close friend of Charles Budenell-Bruce, the first Marquis of Ailesbury. This book, originally published in 1933, contains the text of his diaries from 1816 to 1818, in which he records the daily duties of a clergyman in this period as well as his travels through the country and encounters with members of the nobility. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in life among the upper-middle classes in the late Georgian or early Victorian era.