(Eng ed 20–8871)
“John Murray III was the grandson of the John Murray (1745–93, originally MacMurray!) who founded the famous publishing house in November, 1768, and the son of John Murray, jr. (1778–1843), who is perhaps best remembered now as friend and publisher of Byron and as publisher of the Quarterly Review. Of John Murray III (1808–92) there was no account adequate at all, except mere facts in the Dictionary of national biography, until his son’s interesting article appeared in the Quarterly Review for January, 1919. The present little book consists of that article, revised and enlarged, followed by the father’s paper on the ‘Origin and history of Murray’s handbooks for travellers,’ and by some new letters to his family (1830–91), mainly describing vividly various travels abroad and at home.”—N Y Evening Post
“The letters are excellent reading, and we venture to ask for more, if more are to be had.”
+ Ath p76 Ja 16 ’20 300w
“Interesting because of his participation in literary events of real significance, such as Scott’s announcement of his authorship of ‘Waverly’ and the publication of the ‘Origin of species.’”
+ Booklist 17:153 Ja ’21
“One misses such anecdotes and illustrations of literary life as might have been expected from a publisher in close contact with great writers.”
+ − Nation 112:90 Ja 19 ’21 180w
“This is a very interesting and welcome little book.” L. L. MacKall