Bookseller, Circulating Library Owner, Printer, Publisher, Agent, Raconteur, Freemason, Volunteer Soldier and Cricket Enthusiast—John Varty's Auckland Career, 1858-1868.
The article focuses on bookseller John Varty and includes information on his career in Auckland, New Zealand from 1858-1868. Topics discussed include the involvement of Varty in newspaper advertising, his active participation in charitable activities while operating his business within the community...
| Publicado en: | Script & Print Vol. 38; no. 4; pp. 212 - 229 |
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Bibliographical Society of Australia & New Zealand
2014
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| Sumario: | The article focuses on bookseller John Varty and includes information on his career in Auckland, New Zealand from 1858-1868. Topics discussed include the involvement of Varty in newspaper advertising, his active participation in charitable activities while operating his business within the community, and his publishing efforts in 1862. Information on Varty's arrest as a debtor on January 19, 1865 and his departure to start a new life in Australia is also given. |
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