The Invention of Printing: A Series of Four Lectures (1897) by Charles Henry Middleton-Wake is a historical book that explores the origins and development of printing. The book is divided into four lectures, each of which covers a different aspect of the history of printing. The first lecture provides an overview of the early history of printing, including the development of movable type and the Gutenberg Bible. The second lecture focuses on the spread of printing throughout Europe, including the role of printing in the Renaissance and the Reformation. The third lecture examines the impact of printing on society, including the rise of literacy and the dissemination of knowledge. The final lecture looks at the future of printing, including the potential impact of new technologies such as photography and telegraphy. Throughout the book, Middleton-Wake provides a detailed and engaging account of the history of printing, drawing on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive overview of this important technological innovation.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.