A Bookseller Of The Last Century Being Some Account Of The Life Of John Newbery, And Of The Books He Published, With A Notice Of The Later Newberys (1885)

""A Bookseller of the Last Century"" is a historical account of the life and work of John Newbery, a prominent 18th-century English bookseller and publisher. Written by Charles Welsh and first published in 1885, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Newbery's career, from his early days as a bookseller in Reading to his eventual success as a publisher in London. The book also includes a detailed look at the various books and publications that Newbery produced, including his famous children's books such as ""The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes"" and ""The Adventures of Tommy Trip"". Additionally, the book provides insight into the later Newbery family members who continued the family's publishing legacy after John's death. Overall, ""A Bookseller of the Last Century"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of publishing and literature in 18th-century England.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.