Letter, 1795, July 7, Erlangen, Ger., to John Nichols.

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Letter, 1795, July 7, Erlangen, Ger., to John Nichols.

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Criticizes quality of English scientific books, especially those about geography. Offers for publication his own work on geography which he asserts surpasses all English geographies.

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Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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Fick, John Christian.

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Nichols, John, 1745-1826

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John Nichols (1745-1826) apprenticed as a printer in London with William Bowyer, and then entered into a partnership with Bowyer from 1767 until Bowyer's death in 1777. He served as printer, editor, and part-owner of the Gentleman's Magazine from 1778 until his death, and was a prolific editor and author of scholarly works. From the guide to the Papers, 1777-1822., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) John Nichols (1745-1826) was one of the most pr...