Early Recollections Of A Journalist, 1832-1859 (1898)

""Early Recollections of a Journalist, 1832-1859"" is a memoir written by David Croal, a Scottish journalist who worked for various newspapers during the mid-19th century. The book is a detailed account of his experiences in the field of journalism, spanning over 27 years. Croal writes about his early years in the profession, including his time as an apprentice at the Edinburgh Evening Courant, and his subsequent work at other newspapers such as the Glasgow Herald and the London Morning Chronicle. He also provides insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the Chartist movement, the Irish Potato Famine, and the Crimean War. Throughout the book, Croal reflects on the challenges he faced as a journalist, including the pressure to produce timely and accurate news stories, and the need to balance personal convictions with professional obligations. Overall, ""Early Recollections of a Journalist, 1832-1859"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century journalism and the life of a working journalist during this period.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.