George Palmer Putnam, A Memoir: Together With A Record Of The Earlier Years Of The Publishing House Founded By Him

George Palmer Putnam, A Memoir is a book that tells the story of the life and work of George Palmer Putnam, a prominent American publisher and author. The memoir is written by his son, George Haven Putnam, and it also includes a record of the earlier years of the publishing house founded by him. The book begins with a brief overview of George Palmer Putnam's childhood and education, and then goes on to describe his early career as a bookseller and publisher. The memoir covers his many achievements in the publishing industry, including his partnership with the famous author Washington Irving, his founding of the publishing firm G.P. Putnam's Sons, and his role in the development of the American publishing industry.The memoir also delves into George Palmer Putnam's personal life, including his marriage to the feminist and writer Emily James Putnam, and his involvement in various social and political causes of his time. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who played a significant role in shaping the American literary landscape, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American publishing.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.