Summary:
"The Project Gutenberg RST Manual" by Marcello Perathoner is a technical publication likely written in the early 21st century. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide on the usage of the Project Gutenberg’s ReStructuredText (RST) for converting text files into various electronic formats. It delves into installation steps, metadata handling, and best practices associated with creating eBooks for the Project Gutenberg platform. The manual begins with instructions on how to install EpubMaker, the tool that converts PG-RST files to formats such as HTML, EPUB, and PDF. It covers a range of topics, including defining classes and extensions for inline and block text, implementing pagination, creating tables of contents, and utilizing metadata for effective digital publishing. Best practices for formatting and testing documents are elaborated, ensuring that users understand how to maximize the capabilities of PG-RST and improve the overall quality of their eBook submissions. The manual’s structure allows readers to easily navigate and access specific information relevant to their needs in the eBook publishing process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)