The Story of Paper-making An account of paper-making from its earliest known record down to the present time

"The Story of Paper-making" by Frank O. Butler is a historical narrative that presents the evolution of paper production across the ages. It starts by illustrating the critical role that writing has had for centuries, displaying the efforts societies did to protect their heritage. The book then traces the evolution from early, unwieldy writing surfaces like stone and clay to more practical resources, such as finding papyrus in ancient Egypt. It underscores how the demand for streamlined documentation spurred advancements in the making of paper, setting the stage for an investigation into the materials and methods that would be thoroughly examined in the chapters ahead.