Question

What is a manuscript? Why were they not used widely?​

Answer 1

A manuscript was, traditionally, any document that is written by hand — or, once practical typewriters became available, typewritten — as opposed to being mechanically printed or reproduced in some indirect or automated way.

Manuscripts were documents or books written by hand. (ii) They were not used widely because : (a) They could not satisfy the ever increasing demand for books. ... (c) Manuscripts were fragile, awkward to handle and could not be carried around or read easily.

Answer 2

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Definition $\implies$

Manuscript were the books written on vellum . They were written by skilled scribes with accurate calligraphy . They were expensive and thought to be made for Monastic libraries , Aristocratic circles and rich people .

Demerits $\implies$

• Manuscript were very fragile
• They were expensive
• They were difficult to carry and awkward to handle
• They weren't easy for reading Because they were written by different scribes
• And they need much time for reading

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