Comment fonctionne un moulin à papier
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| English title | How does a paper mill function? |
| Authors & editors | |
| Languages | French (main text) |
| Medium | Book |
| Edition | 1 |
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| Scope & content | Subtitle: Aperçus techniques d’une Papeterie artisanale en Auvergne. L’exemple du moulin Richard des Bas près d’Ambert = Learn the techniques from a hand-crafted paper-mill in Auvergne. An example from Moulin Richard-des-Bas (Richard-des-Bas Mill) near Ambert. Summary Translation The history of a paper mill, the first and, - many years later after a number of other paper mills were constructed nearby, - the last of its kind in the Auvergne region of France, close to the Ambert Mountains. Gives detailed drawings and plans of the mill and the special techniques used to create paper at the site. These are considered to be unique practises within the industry. The history of a paper mill, the first and, - many years later after a number of other paper mills were constructed nearby, - the last of its kind in the Auvergne region of France, close to the Ambert Mountains. Gives detailed drawings and plans of the mill and the special techniques used to create paper at the site. These are considered to be unique practises within the industry. Gives detailed information on the specific parts of the mill, for example the water wheel; its diameter and its construction. Also gives information on the paper press, and how certain practises developed as new ideas for paper fabrication developed over time, but it still mostly kept to traditional paper making methods. Also gives information about the Mill after its decline and its conversion into a museum. Gives detailed information on the specific parts of the mill, for example the water wheel; its diameter and its construction. Also gives information and diagrams on the paper press, and how certain practises developed as new ideas for paper fabrication developed over time, but it still mostly kept to traditional paper making methods. Also gives information about the Mill after its decline and its conversion into a museum. Last chapter, the conclusion, is about Richard-des-Bas who constructed mills,- one of the first and last of its kind of paper mill. Discusses its major achievement as commercial decline could have created a rapid decline. Discusses the advancement from the Middle Ages, and the ordeal of its decline. But discusses the determination to keep this mill unique and in existence. Mentions the cultural versus functional use argument. Richard-des-Bas is one to be admired. Includes a table of information on materials used in the construction of the various parts of the mill, for example the types of trees and wood used. |
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Accession no. 229172
- Shelf location: W 11-BOI
- Donor: Ken Major Collection
