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John Peter Zenger: His Press, His Trial And A Bibliography Of Zenger Imprints

John Peter Zenger: His Press, His Trial And A Bibliography Of Zenger Imprints

Rutherfurd, Livingston

Hardcover

General ReferenceGeneral Law

ISBN10: 054837175X
ISBN13: 9780548371756
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2007
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John Peter Zenger: His Press, His Trial And A Bibliography Of Zenger Imprints by Rutherfurd Livingston is a comprehensive book that explores the life and legacy of John Peter Zenger, an American printer and journalist who played a crucial role in the development of free speech and press in the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Zenger's life, including his early years as a printer, his establishment of the New York Weekly Journal, and his famous trial for seditious libel in 1735, which resulted in a landmark victory for freedom of the press.In addition, the book includes a comprehensive bibliography of Zenger's imprints, providing a wealth of information about the books, pamphlets, and other printed materials that he produced during his career. This bibliography is an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of printing and publishing in America, as well as those interested in the development of free speech and press in the United States.Overall, John Peter Zenger: His Press, His Trial And A Bibliography Of Zenger Imprints is an important and informative book that sheds new light on the life and legacy of one of America's most important early journalists and printers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of free speech and press in the United States, as well as those interested in the history of printing and publishing in America more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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