02690cam a22003733u 4500 10884 UtSlPG 20260610133248.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904 A Publisher and His Friends : Memoir and Correspondence of John Murray; with an Account of the Origin and Progress of the House, 1768-1843 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-01-01 Produced by Eric Hutton, Juliet Sutherland, Wilelmina Malliere and PG Distributed Proofreaders "A Publisher and His Friends" by Samuel Smiles is a memoir and correspondence detailing the career of John Murray, a significant figure in the publishing industry during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written in the early 20th century, the book provides a detailed account of Murray's rise from modest beginnings as he founded and developed his publishing business, which would go on to become highly influential in the literary world, notably in connection with famous authors and literary figures of the time. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by describing John Murray's background, starting with the initial establishment of his publishing house in 1768 after acquiring the business of William Sandby in Fleet Street. It highlights his early struggles, including financial hardships and the need for capital, alongside his interactions with notable contemporaries such as poets and fellow publishers. The letters exchanged with friends and colleagues reveal Murray's ambitions, challenges, and the formative connections he forged, leading to significant contributions to literary history, including the nurturing of authors and the development of influential periodicals like the "Edinburgh Review" and the "Quarterly Review". (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Murray, John, 1778-1843 John Murray (Firm) Publishers and publishing -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century Publishers and publishing -- Great Britain -- Correspondence Publishers and publishing -- Great Britain -- Biography Murray, John, 1778-1843 Mackay, Thomas, 1849-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10884 52333 52333