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Short History of Libraries, Printing and Language: The Story of Books and the Written Word
Written by Paul Wonning
Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G
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Readers will discover the rich history of the written language, printing, books, the alphabet, and the library. The written word is essential to modern civilization. The invention of the printing press was a major advance in the history of language, making possible the mass production of books and dissemination of knowledge.
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