One of the first exports from the Massachusetts Bay Colony back in the 1630s and ’40s was, surprise, media! The Cambridge Press brought over its first printing press in 1638, and its first bestseller was the Whole Book of Psalmes, better known as the Bay Psalm Book.
Here’s a look at the Library of Congress exhibit on the Bay Psalm Book, which will also lead you to other fascinating early North American books.
A great example of Truth 1 – Media are central to our lives. The media industry has been central to our culture since before the United States existed as a country.