Publisher's Synopsis
The History Of The Ballantyne Press And Its Connection With Sir Walter Scott is a book written by Ballantyne And Company in 1871. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Ballantyne Press, a printing company founded in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1796. The company was founded by James Ballantyne, who was a close friend of the famous Scottish author Sir Walter Scott.The book explores the close relationship between the Ballantyne Press and Sir Walter Scott, who was a major client of the company. The book details the various works of Scott that were printed by the Ballantyne Press, including his famous Waverley Novels.The book also provides a fascinating insight into the printing industry in Scotland during the 19th century. It discusses the various technological advancements that were made during this time, and how these advancements impacted the printing industry.Overall, The History Of The Ballantyne Press And Its Connection With Sir Walter Scott is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of printing, Scottish literature, or the life and works of Sir Walter Scott. It provides a unique perspective on the printing industry during the 19th century, and sheds light on the important role that the Ballantyne Press played in the literary world of Scotland.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.
