A Publisher and His Friends

A Publisher and His Friends

Memoir and Correspondence of John Murray; with an Account of the Origin and Progress of the House, 1768-1843

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'A Publisher and His Friends' by Samuel Smiles is a fascinating look at the life of John Murray, written by his grandson. This biography dives into the journey of a man who overcame tremendous obstacles to become a successful publisher in the first half of the nineteenth century. Readers will be drawn in by the stories of Murray's interactions with literary giants like Byron, Scott, and Disraeli, as well as his partnerships with other publishing houses like Archibald Constable & Co. and his role in the founding of the Quarterly Review.

Author.Samuel Smiles

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