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Art and Practice of Silver Printing, by H. P. Robinson and Capt. Abney www.gutenberg.org/etext/42547

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PG Monthly Newsletter (2013-04-03)

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This is our first eBook in Ancient Greek. This is Project Gutenberg’s 63rd language. There are some scholarly and practical discussions of Ancient Greek versus Modern Greek, and how different they are as languages. For Project Gutenberg’s purposes, we utilize standard international language codes, and follow the cataloging of the US Library of Congress and other institutions.

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PG Monthly Newsletter (2013-03-06)

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Michael Hart would have turned 66 on his birthday, September 6 2013. For more of Michael’s legacy, including links to news coverage of his passing last year, see: www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Michael_S._Hart

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PG Monthly Newsletter (2013-02-07)

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PG Monthly Newsletter (2013-01-02)

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PG Monthly Newsletter (2012-12-05)

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PG Monthly Newsletter (2012-11-07)

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PG Monthly Newsletter (2012-10-03)

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PG Monthly Newsletter (2012-09-05)

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** In Memory of Michael Hart ** Estate Book sale September 8-9 ** Wodehouse, anyone? ** Thanks! ** A new mirror site in Bulgaria ** New eBook listings

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It was nearly one year ago today that Project Gutenberg’s founder, Michael Hart, died. You may enjoy reading more about his fascinating career-spanning effort to bring eBooks to the world, in furtherment of literacy and opportunity for all people.

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PG Monthly Newsletter (2012-08-02)

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The eFestival of Words is the first virtual book fair dedicated to highlighting independent and small press ebook publishers. The fair will feature a variety of panels, workshops, Author Q & A chats, a virtual vendor hall, and other special events. The festival is free to attend and will be held August 17th-19th. Register now to attend at www.efestivalofwords.com and be entered in monthly drawings to win prizes between now and the festival.

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