Memoirs Of The Forty-Five First Years Of The Life Of James Lackington, Bookseller (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163107720)

Memoirs of the Forty-Five First Years of the Life of James Lackington, Bookseller is an autobiographical work by James Lackington, a prominent bookseller and publisher in 18th century England. The book recounts Lackington's life from his humble beginnings as a poor boy in Somerset to his rise as one of the most successful booksellers of his time. Lackington's memoirs provide a fascinating insight into the world of bookselling in the late 18th century, including the challenges faced by booksellers and the changing attitudes towards reading and education during this period. The book also includes numerous anecdotes and observations on the literary and cultural scene of the time, as well as reflections on Lackington's personal life and philosophy. Overall, Memoirs of the Forty-Five First Years of the Life of James Lackington, Bookseller is a compelling and informative account of one man's remarkable journey from poverty to success in the world of books.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.

Author: James Lackington
ISBN-10: 1163107727
ISBN-13: 9781163107720
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 358
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d