Moxon's mechanick exercises, volume 1 (of 2) : $b The doctrine of handy-works applied to the art of printing

"Moxon's Mechanick Exercises, Volume 1 (of 2): The Doctrine of Handy-works" by Joseph Moxon is a historical book that explores the world of 17th-century printing, offering a deep look into how printing and type-founding were done. It sheds light on the advances in printing and the high standards of work at the time and, from the beginning, introduces Joseph Moxon, highlighting his work in math and typography, giving the background on printing's invention, even talking about the competition between Haarlem and Mainz for who invented it first. Moxon's introduction shares his own learning in type-founding and how printing changed during his life, setting the scene for a detailed look at printing methods and equipment in later parts.