The Origin and Progress of Writing, as Well Hieroglyphic as Elementary: Illustrated by Engravings Taken From Marbles, Manuscripts and Charters, ... of Printing, Second Edition, With Additions - Softcover

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Excerpt from The Origin and Progress of Writing, as Well Hieroglyphic as Elementary: Illustrated by Engravings Taken From Marbles, Manuscripts and Charters, Ancient and Modern, Also Some Account of the Origin and Progress of Printing, Second Edition, With Additions

The noblest acquisition of mankind is speech, and the most useful art is writing. The first, eminently distinguishes man from the brute creation; the second, from uncivilized savages.

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