Why Genealogies?

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

The thought of dung-based stationery is an idea that honestly has never crossed my mind. Maybe that was the Mordor default, which could explain the foul stench of Orcs.

It seems Hobbits would have used wood pulp for their paper, though they no doubt practiced careful forestry to preserve wood used for that and other applications, as well as to enjoy the woods for natural beauty.

The highest quality of paper is not made from wood pulp (too acidic) but from cotton.