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Gleanings From a Printer's File - Softcover

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9780266262251: Gleanings From a Printer's File

Synopsis

This book sheds light on the rich cultural, social, and economic history of an area in Wales as revealed through an examination of one printing firm's work over several decades. A local printing firm's collection of jobs offers a fresh angle on many areas of local history, from the maritime trade of the region to the role of religion in local life, highlighting the importance of agriculture and the challenges posed by the arrival of gas lighting. The book showcases the variety of ways printed materials were used in the Victorian period through an insightful glimpse into the lives of people in Mid-Wales during the 19th century.

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