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James Ballantyne and Co.
Ballantyne and Company
James Ballantyne & Co.
Ballantyne & Company
Carrie, William Lowe
1854
1916
Dobson, William T.
Dobson, W. T. (William T.)
23005559
The Ballantyne Press and its founders, 1796-1908
$aUnited Kingdom :$bBallantyne, Hanson & Co., $c1909.
Edited by the Press, with the assistance of W.L. Carrie, from material collected by W.T. Dobson. Information from preface.
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
"The Ballantyne Press and its Founders, 1796-1908" by James Ballantyne and Co. et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the origins, development, and eventual struggles of the Ballantyne Press, emphasizing its significant connection with literary figures like Sir Walter Scott. It likely explores themes of printing history in Scotland and the impact this press had on publishing standards and practices during its time. The opening of the book introduces the Ballantyne Press, discussing its founding by James Ballantyne in Kelso and its subsequent relocation to Edinburgh. It highlights the revival of the printing industry in Scotland under Ballantyne's leadership, mentioning his relationship with Walter Scott, a childhood friend who would go on to become a literary giant. The narrative outlines key events in the press's history, emphasizing its collaboration with renowned authors and the challenges faced in sustaining the business amidst changing markets. Overall, this introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive look at the Ballantyne Press's legacy in publishing history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/ballantynepressi00jame/page/n9/mode/2up
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1909
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Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Ballantyne Press
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Category: History - British
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Schools & Universities
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