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Horace N. Pym
A Victorian book lover with a collector’s eye, this English writer and editor is best remembered for warm, talkative essays about books and for helping bring earlier voices back into print.
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Chats in the Book-Room
by Horace N. Pym
About the author
Born Horatio Noble Pym in 1844, he was an English solicitor, book collector, and man of letters who often appeared in print as Horace N. Pym or H. N. Pym. He is especially associated with the 1881 publication of Memories of Old Friends, the journal of Caroline Fox, which became a notable success.
He also wrote Chats in the Book-Room, a late-Victorian collection of literary essays and anecdotes shaped by his love of reading, collecting, and the social life of books. That blend of curiosity and affection makes his work a pleasant companion for listeners who enjoy browsing through literary history.
Pym died in 1896. Reliable sources found here confirm his importance as both an editor and a book collector, though they offer only limited biographical detail beyond those roles.