Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.01.2007
Herausgeber
Alexander NicolsonVerlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
312
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,8 cm
Gewicht
509 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4304-5934-7
Memoirs Of Adam Black is a book written by Alexander Nicolson that tells the life story of Adam Black, a prominent Scottish publisher and bookseller of the 19th century. The book is a detailed account of Adam Black's life, from his early years in Edinburgh, to his rise to success as a businessman, and his involvement in politics and social reforms.The author draws upon a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and business records, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of Adam Black. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the book trade in Scotland, the growth of Edinburgh as a literary center, and the political and social issues of the time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Adam Black's life. The first chapter introduces Adam Black and his family, and describes his early years as an apprentice in his father's bookshop. Subsequent chapters cover his establishment of his own publishing and bookselling business, his involvement in the Edinburgh Review, his political career as a member of parliament, and his role in various social and philanthropic organizations.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into Adam Black's personality, his relationships with family and friends, and his views on various issues of the day. The book is well-researched and engagingly written, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the book trade, Scottish history, or the life of Adam Black.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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