The Greatest Invention Since the Wheel

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Richard G. Underwood

Document Type

Article

Date

Spring 1974

Keywords

history of books, marginalia, monks, St. Gall manuscripts, Ireland, Medieval Europe, Laurens Coster, Marshall McLuhan

Language

English

Disciplines

Intellectual History | Library and Information Science

Description/Abstract

As part of a talk given by Mr. Underwood on behalf of the Syracuse Library Associates, this article gives a fascinating insight into the history of texts, focusing mostly on Medieval Ireland, instead of the more obvious Germany. Underwood argues that the lessons learned from the history of books isn't merely for antiquarians, but vital to proper intellectual stimulation, which modern technology can only supplement, not supplant.

Additional Information

Adapted from a talk given by Mr. Underwood at the Annual Meeting of Library Associates, May 4, 1973.

Recommended Citation

Underwood, Richard G. "The Greatest Invention Since the Wheel." The Courier 11.2 (1974): 23-30.

Source

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