John Murray is a The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and a member of the European Union. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, UK or, inaccurately, as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent parts. Three of these parts England, Wales and... British publishing house, renowned for the roster of authors it has published in its history, including Jane Austen Jane Austen (December 16, 1775 - July 18, 1817) was a prominent English novelist whose work is considered part of the Western canon. She stands as a model of the writer whose apparently sheltered life did nothing to reduce the stature and drama of her fiction. She was born... Jane Austen, Lord Byron, English poet Lord Byron (1803), as painted by Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, (January 22, 1788 – April 19, 1824) was the most widely read English language poet of his day. His best-known works are the narrative poems Childe Harolds Pilgrimage and... Lord Byron and For other possible meanings see Darwin (disambiguation) Charles Darwin, about the same time as the publication of The 1859 edition of On the Origin of Species First published in 1859, The Origin of Species (full title On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of... Charles Darwin.

The business was founded in For other uses, see London (disambiguation). London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England and a major world city. With over seven million inhabitants (Londoners) in Greater London area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in Western Europe... London in Years: 1765 1766 1767 - 1768 - 1769 1770 1771 Decades: 1730s 1740s 1750s - 1760s - 1770s 1780s 1790s Centuries: 17th century - 18th century - 19th century 1768 in art 1768 in literature 1768 in music 1768 in science List of state leaders in 1768 List of religious leaders in 1768 Events January 9... 1768 by John Murray (1) (1745–1793), an Edinburgh viewed from Arthurs Seat. See also this picture for a panoramic view from Holyrood Park towards Ocean Terminal. Edinburgh (pronounced ED-in-burra (SAMPA: [Ed@n%b@r@])), Dùn Éideann in Scottish Gaelic, is a major and historic city on the east coast of Scotland on the... Edinburgh-born The Corps of Royal Marines, usually just known as the Royal Marines (RM), are the United Kingdoms amphibious forces and a core component of the countrys Rapid Reaction Force. They are lightly equipped, able to operate independently in all terrains, and highly trained as a commando force. Contents... Royal Marines officer, who built up a list of authors including Isaac DIsraeli in a portrait from 1797. Isaac DIsraeli (1766 - 1848), was born in Enfield, Middlesex, England, in May 1766, his father being a Jewish merchant who had emigrated from Venice a dozen or so years previously. He received much of his education in Leiden and as early... Isaac Disraeli and published English Review.

He was succeeded by his son, John Murray (2) (1778–1843), who formed the publishing house into one of the most important and influential in Britain. He was a friend of many leading writers of the day and launched Quarterly Review in Years: 1806 1807 1808 - 1809 - 1810 1811 1812 Decades: 1770s 1780s 1790s - 1800s - 1810s 1820s 1830s Centuries: 18th century - 19th century - 20th century 1809 in art 1809 in literature 1809 in science 1809 in music 1809 in sports List of state leaders in 1809 List of religious leaders in 1809... 1809. He was the publisher of Jane Austen Jane Austen (December 16, 1775 - July 18, 1817) was a prominent English novelist whose work is considered part of the Western canon. She stands as a model of the writer whose apparently sheltered life did nothing to reduce the stature and drama of her fiction. She was born... Jane Austen, Sir For the first Premier of Saskatchewan see Thomas Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott (August 14, 1771 - September 21, 1832) was a prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet popular throughout Europe. Portrait of Sir Walter Scott, by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer Born in Edinburgh in 1771, the young Walter Scott survived... Walter Scott, George Crabbe (December 24, 1754 - February 3, 1832) was an English poet and naturalist. He was born in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, the son of a tax collector, and developed his love of poetry as a child. While apprenticed to a local doctor, he met his future wife, Sarah Elmy. His first... George Crabbe and many others. His home and office at 50 Albemarle Street in For other uses, see Mayfair (disambiguation). Mayfair Administration Borough: Westminster County: Greater London Region: Greater London Nation: England Other Ceremonial County: Greater London Traditional County: Middlesex Postal County: London Mayfair is an area in the City of Westminster London, named after the fortnight-long May Fair that took place there... Mayfair was the centre of a literary circle, fostered by Murray's tradition of "Four o'clock friends", afternoon tea with his writers.

Murray's most notable author was Lord Byron, English poet Lord Byron (1803), as painted by Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, (January 22, 1788 – April 19, 1824) was the most widely read English language poet of his day. His best-known works are the narrative poems Childe Harolds Pilgrimage and... Lord Byron, who became a close friend and correspondent of his. Murray published many of his major works, paying him over £20,000 in rights. On March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (70th in Leap years). There are 296 days remaining. March Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19... 10 March Years: 1809 1810 1811 - 1812 - 1813 1814 1815 Decades: 1780s 1790s 1800s - 1810s - 1820s 1830s 1840s Centuries: 18th century - 19th century - 20th century 1812 in art 1812 in literature 1812 in science 1812 in music 1812 in sports List of state leaders in 1812 List of religious leaders in 1812... 1812 Murray published Byron's second book, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, which sold out in five days, leading to Byron's observation "I awoke one morning and found myself famous".

John Murray (2) participated in one of the most notorious acts in the annals of literature, on May 17 is the 137th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (138th in leap years). There are 228 days remaining. May Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20... 17 May Years: 1821 1822 1823 - 1824 - 1825 1826 1827 Decades: 1790s 1800s 1810s - 1820s - 1830s 1840s 1850s Centuries: 18th century - 19th century - 20th century 1824 in art 1824 in literature 1824 in science 1824 in music 1824 in sports List of state leaders in 1824 List of religious leaders in 1824... 1824. Together with five of Byron's friends and executors, the decision was made to destroy Byron's manuscript journals in order to protect his reputation. Opposed only by For the Australian co-founder of Moore Theological College, see Thomas Moore (Australia). Thomas Moore Thomas Moore (May 28, 1779 - February 25, 1852) was an Irish poet, now best remembered for the lyrics of The Last Rose of Summer. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he was educated at Trinity College, and... Thomas Moore, the two volumes of memoirs were dismembered and burnt in the fireplace at Murray's office.

John Murray (3) (1808–1892) continued the business and published For other possible meanings see Darwin (disambiguation) Charles Darwin, about the same time as the publication of The 1859 edition of On the Origin of Species First published in 1859, The Origin of Species (full title On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of... Charles Darwin's The 1859 edition of On the Origin of Species First published in 1859, The Origin of Species (full title On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life) by British naturalist Charles Darwin is one of the pivotal... Origin of Species, Samuel Smiles (December 23, 1812 – April 16, 1904) author and reformer. Born in Haddington, Scotland, Smiles was the eldest of eleven children. He left school at the age of 14 and was apprenticed to a doctor, eventually enabling him to study medicine at Edinburgh University. While studying and after... Samuel Smiles and David Livingstone David Livingstone (March 19, 1813–May 1, 1873) was a Scottish missionary and explorer of the Victorian era, now best remembered because of his meeting with Henry Morton Stanley which gave rise to the popular quotation, Dr. Livingstone, I presume. Livingstone was born in the village of... David Livingstone.

His successor Sir John Murray (4) ((1851–1928) was publisher to Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819–22 January 1901) was a Queen of the United Kingdom, reigning from 20 June 1837 until her death. Her reign lasted more than sixty-three years—longer than... Queen Victoria. His son Sir John Murray (5) (1884–1967) and John Murray (6) (John Arnaud Robin Grey Murray) continued the business until it was taken over. John Murray is no longer an independent business, but the name survives as a subdivision of publisher Hodder Headline.

John Murray archive

The archive of John Murray publishers, from 1768 through to 1920, has been offered for sale to the nation by John Murray (7) for £33 million and the The National Library of Scotland is a legal deposit library in Scotland. It is based in a collection of buildings in Edinburgh city centre, between the Old Town and the university quarter. External link National Library of Scotland website (http://www.nls.uk/) Categories: United Kingdom-related stubs ... National Library of Scotland is bidding to acquire it. On January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 339 days remaining (340 in leap years). January Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19... 26 January Years: 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 | 2005 (MMV) | 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Decades: 1970s 1980s 1990s - 2000s - 2010s 2020s 2030s Centuries: 20th century - 21st century - 22nd century News by month: Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 2005 in topic: Arts Architecture... 2005, it was announced that the National Library was to be given £17.7m by the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the £31.2m price offered by John Murray. The Politics of Scotland Scottish Parliament Scottish Executive First Minister Presiding Officer Lord Advocate Solicitor General Members of Parliament (MSPs) Local government Elections Political parties UK Parliament Scotland Office Secretary of State for Scotland The Scottish Executive (Riaghaltas na h-Alba in Gaelic) is the executive arm of the Scottish Parliament... Scottish Executive agreed to make a contribution of £8.3m, with the National Library setting a £6.5m fundraising target for the remainder.

External links

• John Murray imprint (http://www.johnmurray.co.uk/)
• National Library of Scotland - John Murray archive (http://www.nls.uk/jma/index.html)