Tinsley, William, 1831-1902

William Tinsley was born in Hertfordshire; he had little formal schooling, but spent time at his uncle's Toll House near London, where he gossiped with travellers, read the newspapers, and learned something of the world. He walked to London at the age of twenty-one to make his fortune, and opened a publishing house with his brother. They became prominent publishers, specializing in novels, and Tinsley associated with some of the key authors of his day, including Wilkie Collins and Thomas Hardy.

From the description of William Tinsley letters to Richard Bentley in regard to the publication of Rhoda Broughton's novel, Not Wisely, But Too Well, 1873-1875. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 71225955

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