Paper invented by Cai-Lun and its development

Abstract

These two volumes focus on the art and history of paper and papermaking and the pivotal role that Cai Lun occupies in this process.

Contents

Volume 1 [booklet in Chinese]. I. The writing materials before true paper -- II. First true paper of the world invented by Tsai-Lun -- III. The papermaking proclaimed all over the nation -- IV. The art of paper spread from China to the world -- V. The sprout of paper machinery -- VI. Modern paper history -- Volume 2 [additional copy with English appendix]. 1. Historical note -- 2. Tsai-Lun: a life spent inventing paper -- 3. The general annals of Tsai-Lun -- 4. The route of papermaking from China to the world -- 5. The earliest date of papermill of 31 nations -- 6. The historical verification of true paper invented by Tsai-Lun -- 7. Why and what the 'paper medicine' use in the handmade paper? -- Pictorial biography of Tsai-Lun (fig. 1-70).