The Story Of The Yale University Press: Told By A Friend (1920)

By Clarence Day Jr.

Book Overview

""The Story of the Yale University Press: Told By A Friend"" is a book written by Clarence Day and published in 1920. The book tells the history of the Yale University Press, from its founding in 1908 to the time of publication. The author, who was a friend of the Press's founder, George Parmly Day, provides a first-hand account of the Press's early struggles and successes. The book covers the development of the Press's publishing program, its relationship with the university, and its role in promoting scholarly research and publishing. It also includes a discussion of the Press's financial challenges and its efforts to balance its mission with the demands of the commercial publishing market. Overall, ""The Story of the Yale University Press"" is a fascinating look at the history of one of the most prestigious academic presses in the world.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: 1104507560
• ISBN13: 9781104507565
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"