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George Haven Putnam
1844–1930
A longtime American publisher, Civil War veteran, and prolific writer, he helped shape literary life in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is especially remembered for leading G. P. Putnam's Sons and for championing stronger copyright protections for authors.
8 Audiobooks
Books and their makers during the Middle Ages : A study of the conditions of the production and distribution of literature from the fall of the Roman Empire to the close of the seventeenth century, Vol. I
by George Haven Putnam
Abraham Lincoln: The People's Leader in the Struggle for National Existence
by George Haven Putnam
The Little Gingerbread Man
by George Haven Putnam
International copyright : considered in some of its relations to ethics and political economy
by George Haven Putnam
Authors and their public in ancient times : a sketch of literary conditions and of the relations with the public of literary producers, from the earliest times to the fall of the Roman Empire
by George Haven Putnam
Books and their makers during the Middle Ages : A study of the conditions of the production and distribution of literature from the fall of the Roman empire to the close of the seventeenth century, Vol. II
by George Haven Putnam
About the author
Born in London on April 2, 1844, he was the eldest son of publisher George Palmer Putnam and later built a career that joined books, public life, and military service. During the American Civil War, he served in the Union Army and was eventually captured before returning to civilian life.
After the war, he entered the family publishing business and became president of G. P. Putnam's Sons in 1872, guiding the firm for decades. Alongside his work as a publisher, he wrote extensively on history, publishing, public affairs, and his own experiences, including memoirs and studies of the book trade.
He is also remembered for his energetic support of copyright reform, especially efforts to secure stronger national and international protection for writers. That mix of practical publishing work, advocacy for authors, and a lifetime of writing gives him an important place in American literary history.