I have a four page typewritten essay that I picked up in a used book store. It has the author's name but no date. It is mainly about changing customs. For example an oil lamp being a new invention. And people taking off their shoes and walking to town and then putting them back on as shoes were scarce. So it is talking about the early 1800's in Ontario, Canada. For the most part no names of people are mentioned and a generic name like Mrs. Smith could be substituted with no loss of coherence. Because it is typewritten is it correct to assume a copywright exists? I'm guessing the author is no longer living. Would I need to find who is the heir to her estate and get permission to post online? My only reason would be that it is an interesting document that I would like to share, I have no desire to make any money. Any thoughts? -- *Kathie Fortner* *[email protected] <[email protected]>* *www.fortner.50megs.com <http://www.fortner.50megs.com>*