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Dobell, Bertram, 1842-1914

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English bookseller and editor. From the description of A mock Bismarck, [1914?]. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122530585 ...

Meredith, George, 1828-1909

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George Meredith (1828-1909), the novelist and poet. For a full account and assessment of his life and achievements see the Dictionary of National Biography From the guide to the Miscellaneous letters, manuscripts, and press-cuttings relating to George Meredith, ca.1890-1914, (GB 206 Leeds University Library) Epithet: novelist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000750.0x00013f George Meredith w...

Thomas, Edward, 1878-1917

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Epithet: poet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001296.0x00022b Edward Thomas was a British poet, critic, and essayist. From the description of Edward Thomas collection of papers, [1892]-1939 bulk (1895-1916). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122485845 From the guide to the Edward Thomas collection of papers, 1892]-1939, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg ...

Jackson, Holbrook, 1874-1948

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English essayist, literary historian, editor. From the description of Holbrook Jackson papers, 1930-1949. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 496102603 Jackson was born on Dec. 31, 1874 in Liverpool, England; although he never attended college, he was a voracious reader who began publishing articles at age 16 while working as a clerk; he co-edited the New age in 1907, and edited T.P.'s magazine, which he later bought out in order to edit his ow...

Wilkinson, James John Garth, 1812-1899

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Epithet: MRCS British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000386.0x00023d ...

E. Mathews (Firm)

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Bookselling firm founded in 1885 by Charles Elkin Mathews; the business began in the Cathedral Close at Exeter but moved to London in 1887 when Elkin Mathews and John Lane went into partnership. Within a very few years publishing became the principle interest of the firm, now Elkin Mathews and John Lane Ltd., with retail sales of books, old and new, taking a secondary place. The two men parted company in 1894 and Mathews, although continuing to publish, returned to a greater concentration on boo...

Evans, Frederick H.

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James, Henry, 1843-1916

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James was an American novelist, short story writer, critic and dramatist. From the description of Henry James transcripts of letters to others, 1873-1915. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612731792 From the guide to the Henry James transcripts of letters to others, 1873-1915., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Henry James was born in New York, NY, in 1843. During his lifetime, he was a literary and art critic (writing for Natio...

Besant, Annie, 1847-1933

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Theosophist and political leader in India. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Mr. Crowther, 1888 Oct. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270623129 Annie Wood Besant was born in London to Irish parents. An early marriage to a young clergyman ended in divorce, as Annie's increasing progressivism led to social activism. She renounced the Church, and became one of the most formidable and sought after writers and lecturers for such causes as the Freethink...

Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925

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Benson was born Apr. 24, 1862; his father was Edward White Benson, who later became Archbishop of Canterbury; entered Eton as King's scholar, 1874; went to King's College, Cambridge, 1881; returned to work at Eton, 1885-1903; published first volume of essays, 1896; produced various works, including a biography of his father, Edward White Benson (1899), The schoolmaster (1902), Land of hope and glory, and Peace and other poems (1905); in all, published more than seventy books, including poetry, s...