John Iv Murray (90 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

DVD. Condition: Used - Good.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: Fair. 1919. No Edition Remarks. 106 pages. No dust jacket. Purple cloth. Light foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Moderate cracking to gutters causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Haskell House, NY, 1971, (orig.ed.c.1906), 8-3/4"x11-1/2", cloth, (ix,98)pp., ex-lib.- spine label, pocket, stamps, G+ $.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life, career, and intellectual contributions of John Murray III (1808-1892), the celebrated British publisher who revolutionized the travel guide industry. The author draws on extensive sources, including Murray's own correspondence and writings, to offer a captivating account of his subject's role in shaping the literary and intellectual landscape of the 19th century. Tracing Murray's early life, the book highlights his close association with leading figures of the time, including Sir Walter Scott and Goethe. The author delves into the origins and evolution of Murray's renowned travel guides, known as Handbooks, showcasing Murray's meticulous research, dedication to accuracy, and commitment to providing practical information for travelers. Through Murray's detailed descriptions of geological formations, historical sites, and cultural practices, the book explores the profound impact the Handbooks had on the way people experienced and understood the world around them. Beyond the travel guides, the book examines Murray's pivotal role in the publishing industry, his collaborations with influential writers such as Lord Byron and Charles Darwin, and his contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge. The author sheds light on Murray's personal life, his friendships, and the values that guided his work. This insightful account not only paints a vivid portrait of a remarkable individual but also illuminates the broader social, cultural, and intellectual currents that shaped the Victorian era. It offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of publishing, travel writing, and the dissemination of knowledge in the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…