James Parker : a printer on the eve of revolution /
Bond, Gordon.
Morristown, N.J. : New Jersey Heritage Press,
c2008.
"In 1733, a nineteen-year-old printer's apprentice ran away from New York and ended up in the Philadelphia shop of Benjamin Franklin. Over the next forty years, James Parker would publish New York's premier newspaper, build a printing enterprise that spanned three colonies and help define the role of journalism and freedom of the press. Printing for such important 18th century personages as Cadwallader Colden, William Livingston and William Alexander, the life and career of this misunderstood figure reflects the cultural, social and political landscape of a society on the brink of revolution"--P. [4] of cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
"In 1733, a nineteen-year-old printer's apprentice ran away from New York and ended up in the Philadelphia shop of Benjamin Franklin. Over the next forty years, James Parker would publish New York's premier newspaper, build a printing enterprise that spanned three colonies and help define the role of journalism and freedom of the press. Printing for such important 18th century personages as Cadwallader Colden, William Livingston and William Alexander, the life and career of this misunderstood figure reflects the cultural, social and political landscape of a society on the brink of revolution"--P. [4] of cover.
Part I: 1714-1745. From apprentice to master printer. The Parkers -- Part II: 1745-1766. New York's premier printer & the defining controversy -- Part III: 1755-1760. Woodbridge, New Haven & the New York Provincial Stamp Act -- Part IV: 1755-1760. New responsibilities & new reversals -- Part V: 1760-1765. The Imperial Stamp Act & thwarted ambitions in Burlington -- Part VI: 1765-1768. Dark days -- Part VII: 1765-1770. One last controversy -- Epilogue -- Appendix: The locations of Parker's print shops.
Parker, James, 1714-1770.
Printers
Printing