Question

(1) In the middle of the thirteenth century, a scholar wanted to copy a book. But he did not have enough paper. So, he washed the writing off a manuscript he did not want, dried the paper, and used it. (2) A century later, if you bought some food in the market you would be lucky and have the shopkeeper wrap it for you in some paper. In which century was the paper more expensive and in which century was it easily available and why? Do you think paper is becoming an uncommon resource today? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

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