Henry Oscar Houghton

Henry Oscar Houghton

Horace Elisha Scudder

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781430457893
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''Henry Oscar Houghton: A Biographical Outline'' is a book written by Horace Elisha Scudder that provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Henry Oscar Houghton. Houghton was an American publisher who co-founded the publishing house Houghton Mifflin in 1864, which went on to become one of the most prominent publishing houses in the United States.The book covers Houghton’s early life, his education, and his career in the publishing industry. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family life. The author provides a detailed account of Houghton’s business acumen and his contributions to the publishing industry, including his role in establishing the American Publishers Association.Throughout the book, Scudder presents an engaging and informative narrative that is based on extensive research and primary sources. He also provides insights into the broader historical and cultural context of Houghton’s life and work, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American publishing or the life of Henry Oscar Houghton.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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