Home Podcasts John Gutenberg, First Master Printer: His Acts and Most Remarkable Discourses and his Death

John Gutenberg, First Master Printer: His Acts and Most Remarkable Discourses and his Death

Franz von Dingelstedt 2 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast presents a brief sketch of the final years of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the movable type printing press. Set in Mainz, it follows Gutenberg as he lives in poverty, surrounded by both enemies and friends, and explores why he did not achieve the wealth one might expect. The work was prepared by volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders to celebrate the 50,000th book published at Project Gutenberg, completed within two days for their 15th anniversary.

Episodes

Biography of an American Bondman, By His Daughter-Josephine Brown Aug 23, 2026 9125 This is a brief sketch of the last years of the life of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the man who invented the movable letter press. We join him in Mayence, where he lives in poverty. We get to know his enemies and his friends, and some information about why he isn't the rich man we'd expect him to be. This book was prepared and completed within two days by the volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders

Intimate View of Robert G. Ingersoll-I. Newton Baker Aug 22, 2026 16153 This is a brief sketch of the last years of the life of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the man who invented the movable letter press. We join him in Mayence, where he lives in poverty. We get to know his enemies and his friends, and some information about why he isn't the rich man we'd expect him to be. This book was prepared and completed within two days by the volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders

Life of Sir Walter Ralegh-Louise Creighton Aug 21, 2026 23865 This is a brief sketch of the last years of the life of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the man who invented the movable letter press. We join him in Mayence, where he lives in poverty. We get to know his enemies and his friends, and some information about why he isn't the rich man we'd expect him to be. This book was prepared and completed within two days by the volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders

Red Battle Flyer-Manfred von Richthofen Aug 20, 2026 13691 This is a brief sketch of the last years of the life of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the man who invented the movable letter press. We join him in Mayence, where he lives in poverty. We get to know his enemies and his friends, and some information about why he isn't the rich man we'd expect him to be. This book was prepared and completed within two days by the volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders

Catharine de Bora; or, Social and Domestic Scenes in the Life of Luther-John G. Morris Aug 20, 2026 10391 This is a brief sketch of the last years of the life of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the man who invented the movable letter press. We join him in Mayence, where he lives in poverty. We get to know his enemies and his friends, and some information about why he isn't the rich man we'd expect him to be. This book was prepared and completed within two days by the volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders

David Wark Griffith A Brief Sketch of His Career-Robert Edgar Long Aug 18, 2026 16640 This is a brief sketch of the last years of the life of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the man who invented the movable letter press. We join him in Mayence, where he lives in poverty. We get to know his enemies and his friends, and some information about why he isn't the rich man we'd expect him to be. This book was prepared and completed within two days by the volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders

Emily Brontë-Agnes Mary Frances Robinson Aug 17, 2026 27619 This is a brief sketch of the last years of the life of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the man who invented the movable letter press. We join him in Mayence, where he lives in poverty. We get to know his enemies and his friends, and some information about why he isn't the rich man we'd expect him to be. This book was prepared and completed within two days by the volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders

Royal Son and Mother-Pauline von Hügel Aug 16, 2026 5353 This is a brief sketch of the last years of the life of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the man who invented the movable letter press. We join him in Mayence, where he lives in poverty. We get to know his enemies and his friends, and some information about why he isn't the rich man we'd expect him to be. This book was prepared and completed within two days by the volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders

Great Inventors and Their Inventions-Frank P. Bachman Aug 4, 2026 21409 "Great Inventors and Their Inventions" by Frank P. Bachman delves into the lives and innovations of remarkable inventors, celebrating their contributions that have shaped our world. This audiobook highlights the ingenuity and perseverance of these pioneers, showcasing how their groundbreaking ideas transformed society. The themes of creativity, determination, and the impact of invention resonate s

John Gutenberg First Master Printer His Acts and Most Remarkable Discourses and his Death - Franz von Dingelstedt Jul 11, 2026 9462 This is a brief sketch of the last years of the life of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the man who invented the movable letter press. We join him in Mayence, where he lives in poverty. We get to know his enemies and his friends, and some information about why he isn't the rich man we'd expect him to be. This book was prepared and completed within two days by the volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders

John Gutenberg, First Master Printer: His Acts and Most Remarkable Discourses and his Death

Episodes

Recommended