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100 1 _aWilson, Daniel, Sir,
_d1816-1892
245 1 0 _aWilliam Nelson
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-30
508 _aProduced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"William Nelson: A Memoir" by Sir Daniel Wilson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The memoir details the life and contributions of William Nelson, a prominent figure in the Scottish publishing industry and founder of the well-known firm Thomas Nelson and Sons. It explores his early life, education, and the impact he had on the development of literature for the masses in Scotland. At the start of the memoir, the narrative introduces William Nelson's background, highlighting his youth spent in Edinburgh during a time when the city retained many historical features. Through the descriptions of his family, including his father’s humble beginnings as a farmer and a bookseller, the text conveys a strong sense of place and the influences that shaped Nelson’s character and ambitions. The account reflects on his early education, friendships, and experiences that cultivated his interest in literature and the arts, ultimately leading to a career that would revolutionize the publishing industry in Scotland. The opening emphasizes the man behind the legacy, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both his personal and professional life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPublishers and publishing
653 _aNelson, William, 1816-1887
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52192
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