02630cam a22003733u 4500 70869 UtSlPG 20260610134635.0 m cr n 260607r20231909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23005559 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z James Ballantyne and Co. The Ballantyne Press and its founders, 1796-1908 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Edited by the Press, with the assistance of W.L. Carrie, from material collected by W.T. Dobson. Information from preface. Release date is 2023-05-27 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Ballantyne Press and its Founders, 1796-1908" by James Ballantyne and Co. et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the origins, development, and eventual struggles of the Ballantyne Press, emphasizing its significant connection with literary figures like Sir Walter Scott. It likely explores themes of printing history in Scotland and the impact this press had on publishing standards and practices during its time. The opening of the book introduces the Ballantyne Press, discussing its founding by James Ballantyne in Kelso and its subsequent relocation to Edinburgh. It highlights the revival of the printing industry in Scotland under Ballantyne's leadership, mentioning his relationship with Walter Scott, a childhood friend who would go on to become a literary giant. The narrative outlines key events in the press's history, emphasizing its collaboration with renowned authors and the challenges faced in sustaining the business amidst changing markets. Overall, this introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive look at the Ballantyne Press's legacy in publishing history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Ballantyne, Hanson & Co., 1909 Ballantyne Press Edinburgh (Scotland) -- Imprints Dobson, William T. Carrie, William Lowe, 1854-1916 https://archive.org/details/ballantynepressi00jame/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70869 111595 111595