A Publisher and His Friends: Memoir and Correspondence of John Murray; with an Account of the Origin and Progress of the House, 1768-1843
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"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, c
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