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A Bookseller Of The Last Century

A Bookseller Of The Last Century

Charles Welsh

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Kessinger Publishing
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2009
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Biografía: general
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9781437447156
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A Bookseller Of The Last Century: Being Some Account Of The Life Of John Newbery, And Of The Books He Published, With A Notice Of The Later Newberys (1885) is a biographical work by Charles Welsh that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of John Newbery, a prominent bookseller of the 18th century. The book traces Newbery’s career as a publisher and bookseller, highlighting his contributions to the development of children’s literature and his role in shaping the literary culture of his time. The author also provides a detailed analysis of the books that Newbery published and their impact on the reading habits of the era. In addition, the book includes a notice of the later Newberys, who continued the family tradition of publishing and bookselling after John’s death. Overall, A Bookseller Of The Last Century is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of publishing and children’s literature.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.

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