Luther Roby,early New Hampshire publisher: Historical New Hampshire by Edward J. Gallagher.
- Title:
- Luther Roby,early New Hampshire publisher: Historical New Hampshire by Edward J. Gallagher.
- Author:
- Roby, Luther,
- Call Number:
- 977.8 N5321h
- Publication Information:
- Concord, NH: New Hampshire Historical Society, 1946.
- Physical Description:
- p.1-16 illustrations.
- Source:
- Concord, New Hampshire: New Hampshire Historical Society, 1946 Vol.2 (Setpember 1946) Historical New Hampshire
- Description:
- A biography of publisher Luther Roby is presented. It examines his apprenticeship under Richard Boylston, publisher of "The Farmer's Cabinet" newspaper, and his move to Concord, New Hampshire. The author explores Roby's publication of books and "The New Hampshire Statesman," or "The Stateman" newspaper. Other topics include the bookselling company Roby, Kimball, and Merrill, Roby's involvement in the stone industry, and his service as a fireman. He supported New Hampshire Governor Levi Woobury.
- Subjects:
- Publishing United States. , New Hampshire 1775-1865. History , Booksellers & bookselling United States.
- People:
- Roby,Luther. , Woodbury, Levi, 1789-1851.
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