The Origin And Progress Of Writing: As Well Hieroglyphic As Elementary - Softcover

Astle, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1162982233 ISBN 13: 9781162982236

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Origin and Progress of Writing: As Well Hieroglyphic as Elementary is a book written by Thomas Astle. The book is a historical account of the development of writing, both hieroglyphic and elementary, from its earliest origins to the present day. Astle explores the evolution of writing systems from the earliest pictorial representations to the development of alphabets and the printing press. He also delves into the significance of writing in various cultures and how it has been used to record history, communicate ideas and preserve knowledge. The book is a comprehensive study of the history of writing and provides a detailed analysis of the various writing systems that have emerged over time. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of writing and its impact on human civilization.Illustrated By Engravings Taken From Marbles, Manuscripts And Charters, Ancient And Modern: Also Some Account Of The Origin And Progress Of Printing.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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1162982233
• ISBN 13: 9781162982236
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 340