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Morris Phillips
1834–1904
Best known as a lively 19th-century journalist and editor, he spent much of his career shaping New York literary magazines and newspapers. He also wrote practical travel books, including Abroad and at Home; Practical Hints for Tourists.
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Abroad and at Home; Practical Hints for Tourists
by Morris Phillips
About the author
Born in London in 1834, Morris Phillips was raised partly in the United States and educated in Cleveland and New York. Early on he studied law, but journalism drew him in instead, leading him into the busy world of New York publishing.
He became closely associated with Nathaniel Parker Willis at the New York Home Journal, serving as associate editor from 1854 until Willis's death in 1867. After that, Phillips became chief editor and sole proprietor of the paper, and he was also connected with The Knickerbocker, another well-known literary magazine of the period.
Alongside his editorial work, Phillips wrote books of practical nonfiction, including a travel guide for readers heading abroad. His career reflects the energetic magazine culture of 19th-century America, where editors often moved easily between journalism, literary life, and book publishing.