Reminiscences: Personal, Professional, And Philanthropic (1909)

""Reminiscences: Personal, Professional, and Philanthropic"" is a memoir written by John Blackwood and published in 1909. The book provides a detailed account of Blackwood's life, including his personal experiences, professional achievements, and philanthropic endeavors. Blackwood was a prominent figure in the publishing industry, having served as the head of the publishing house William Blackwood and Sons for many years. In his memoir, he shares his insights into the world of publishing and the challenges he faced in running a successful business. The book also delves into Blackwood's personal life, including his upbringing, education, and family history. He discusses his travels, friendships, and relationships with notable figures of his time, such as Thomas Carlyle and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. In addition to his professional and personal achievements, Blackwood was also a committed philanthropist. He was involved in various charitable organizations and worked to improve the lives of those less fortunate. Overall, ""Reminiscences: Personal, Professional, and Philanthropic"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a successful businessman and philanthropist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.