Publisher's Synopsis
The Evening Post: A Century of Journalism is a comprehensive book written by Allan Nevins that provides an in-depth history of the newspaper, The Evening Post. The book covers the period from the newspaper's inception in 1801 up to the mid-20th century, tracing the evolution of journalism and the role that The Evening Post played in shaping the news industry.Nevins examines the personalities and leadership of the newspaper's owners and editors, including its founder, William Coleman, and its most famous editor, William Cullen Bryant. He also explores the newspaper's coverage of major events in American history, such as the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War I.The book provides a fascinating look at the inner workings of a major newspaper, including the challenges of balancing editorial independence with the demands of advertisers and readers. It also delves into the changing political and social climate of the times, and how The Evening Post responded to these changes.Overall, The Evening Post: A Century of Journalism is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of American journalism and the role of newspapers in shaping public opinion.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.
