Chapter 22

JAMES T. FIELDS.

The old "Corner Book-store" in Boston and its associations--Carter & Bendee employ a new clerk--Birth and early life of James T. Fields--His literary talent--Governor Woodbury's advice--Enters mercantile life--Determined to rise--His studies--The result--Associated with Edward Everett at the age of eighteen--His business talent--Steady promotion--Becomes head clerk with Allen & Ticknor--Establishment of the firm of Ticknor & Fields--Success as a publisher--High character of his house--Relations toward authors--Publications of Ticknor & Fields--Removal--Organization of the firm of Fields, Osgood & Co.--The new book-store--An elegant establishment--Mr. Field's literary success--Statement of a friend--"Common Sense"--His contributions to the periodicals of the firm--Travels in Europe--Personal appearance.

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