George Edward Brett
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George Edward Brett opened the first American office of Macmillan Publishing called Macmillan & Co. of New York.
to create the New York Office in August 1869. Brett was aided in the creation of the New York office, by American firm Messrs Pott & Amery. Frederick Macmillan commenting on Brett resignation letter said "We have all been profoundly touched by your letter . . . it is a great achievement for a man to go through this life with a spotless reputation & to be successful in what he sets himself to do. You will have succeeded in both these aims, and whatever fortune may have in store for the New York Agency, we shall not forget who it was that brought it through troublous times." The Brett's remained in control of the American offices of Macmillan from its creation in 1869 to the early 1960s, “a span matched by few other families in the history of United States business.”
George E. Brett of England
opened the New York branch of Macmillan Publishing at Clayton Hall., 53 Bleecker Street, New York, NY.
On May 1, 1890, Brett's son George Platt Brett, Sr.
, succeeded him as head of the New York office of Macmillan.
Prior to joining Macmillan, Brett worked for Simpkin Marshall & Co.
Career
Brett was assigned by Alexander Macmillan (publisher)Alexander Macmillan (publisher)
Alexander Macmillan, , born in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a cofounder, in 1843, with his brother Daniel of Macmillan Publishers...
to create the New York Office in August 1869. Brett was aided in the creation of the New York office, by American firm Messrs Pott & Amery. Frederick Macmillan commenting on Brett resignation letter said "We have all been profoundly touched by your letter . . . it is a great achievement for a man to go through this life with a spotless reputation & to be successful in what he sets himself to do. You will have succeeded in both these aims, and whatever fortune may have in store for the New York Agency, we shall not forget who it was that brought it through troublous times." The Brett's remained in control of the American offices of Macmillan from its creation in 1869 to the early 1960s, “a span matched by few other families in the history of United States business.”
George E. Brett of England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
opened the New York branch of Macmillan Publishing at Clayton Hall., 53 Bleecker Street, New York, NY.
On May 1, 1890, Brett's son George Platt Brett, Sr.
George Platt Brett, Sr.
George Platt Brett, Sr. was a British-born chairman and publisher of the American division of Macmillan Publishing. He was best known for serving as publisher, friend, and mentor of American author Jack London. Under Brett's leadership, Macmillan became one of the largest publishers in America. ...
, succeeded him as head of the New York office of Macmillan.
Prior to joining Macmillan, Brett worked for Simpkin Marshall & Co.
Additional Resources
- Chronicles of Barabbas 1884-1934 By George H. Doran
- The House of Macmillan (1843–1943) by Charles Morgan
See also
- George Platt Brett, Sr.George Platt Brett, Sr.George Platt Brett, Sr. was a British-born chairman and publisher of the American division of Macmillan Publishing. He was best known for serving as publisher, friend, and mentor of American author Jack London. Under Brett's leadership, Macmillan became one of the largest publishers in America. ...
- George Platt BrettGeorge Platt BrettGeorge Platt Brett, Jr. served at Chairman of the American division of Macmillan Publishing and secured publishing rights to Gone With the Wind.-Career:...
- Richard M. BrettRichard M. BrettRichard M. Brett was a conservationist and author.-Early life:Brett, was born in Darien, Connecticut and spent most of his life in Woodstock, Vermont, and Fairfield, Connecticut. Brett was a graduate of the Taft School, Williams College, and the Yale School of Forestry.-Career:Brett served as...
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