The History of the Catnach Press

The History of the Catnach Press - at Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Alnwick and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, in Northumberland, and Seven Dials, London

BY CHARLES HINDLEY, Esq., Editor of The Old Book Collectors Miscellany; or, a Collection of Readable Reprints of Literary Rarities, Works of John Taylorthe Water Poet, The Roxburghe Ballads, The Catnach Press, The Curiosities of Street Literature, The Book of Ready Made Speeches, Life and Times of James Catnach, late of the Seven Dials, Ballad Monger, Tavern Anecdotes and Sayings, A History of the Cries of LondonAncient and Modern, etc. There can be little doubt that Jemmy Catnach, the printer, justly earned the distinction of being one of the great pioneers in the cause of promoting cheap literaturehe was for a long time the great Mcenas and Elzevir of the Seven Dials district. We do not pretend to say that the productions which emanated from his establishment contained much that was likely to enlighten the intellect, or sharpen the taste of the ordinary reader; but, to a great extent, they served well in creating an impetus in the minds of many to soar after things of a higher and more ennobling character. Whilst for the little folk his store was like the conjurors baginexhaustible. He could cater to the taste and fancies of all, and it is marvellous, even in these days of a cheap press, to look back upon the time when this enterprising man was by a steady course of action, so paving the way for that bright day in the annals of Britains history, when every child in the land should be educated. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 43691
Author: Hindley, Charles
Release Date: Sep 10, 2013
Format: eBook
Language: English