A Publisher and His Friends V1: Memoir and Correspondence of the Late John Murray

By Samuel Smiles

Book Overview

""A Publisher And His Friends V1"" is a memoir and correspondence of the late John Murray, written by Samuel Smiles. John Murray was a prominent publisher in the 19th century, who published works by famous authors such as Jane Austen, Lord Byron, and Charles Darwin. The book provides a detailed account of Murray's life, including his early years in Scotland, his move to London, and his success as a publisher. The book also includes correspondence between Murray and his friends, including letters from famous authors such as Austen and Byron. Through these letters, readers gain insight into the literary world of the time and the relationships between authors and publishers. Overall, ""A Publisher And His Friends V1"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential publishers of the 19th century.In Two Volumes. With An Account Of The Origin And Progress Of The House, 1768-1843.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428657207
• ISBN13: 9781428657205
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"