Nineteenth Century Literary Society
Nineteenth Century Literary Society
What is it? Nineteenth Century Literary Society offers access to over 1,400 items from the historic John Murray publishing archive, held by the National Library of Scotland and recognized by UNESCO. Spanning the long nineteenth century, the collection highlights the influential eras of John Murray II and III, featuring key works like Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, Austen’s Emma, and Livingstone’s Missionary Travels. Notably, this collection features the most complete archive of Lord Byron’s manuscripts and personal papers. Researchers can explore the full publishing process—from early drafts to advertisements and sales records.
Why use it? Digitized archive of a 19th-century publisher, featuring manuscripts by Lord Byron, Darwin’s Origin of Species first edition, letters from Jane Austen, travel writing by Isabella Bird, drafts by David Livingston, and more
Coverage: Varies
Access: Available on networked computers on the MSU campus in Bozeman and via the proxy server. Unlimited number of simultaneous users.
Vendor: Adam Matthew
Subjects: Business, English, Writing & Composition
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Last updated: 2025-04-24 21:26:17
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