Wings for Words: The Story of Johann Gutenberg and His Invention of Printing

Wings for Words: The Story of Johann Gutenberg and His Invention of Printing is a non-fiction book written by Douglas C. McMurtrie. It tells the story of Johann Gutenberg, a German inventor and printer who is credited with the invention of the printing press and the first movable type in Europe in the 15th century.The book begins with a brief introduction to the history of printing and the importance of Gutenberg's invention. It then delves into the life of Gutenberg, from his childhood and early career as a goldsmith to his experiments with printing and the eventual creation of the printing press.Throughout the book, McMurtrie provides detailed descriptions of Gutenberg's process and the challenges he faced in perfecting his invention. He also explores the impact of the printing press on society, including the spread of knowledge and the democratization of information.Wings for Words is a well-researched and engaging account of one of the most important inventions in human history. It is suitable for readers of all ages who are interested in the history of printing and the impact of technology on society.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.