Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
A. Edward Newton
Born: 1863
Died: 1940 (aged 77)
Bio: Alfred Edward Newton was an American author, publisher, and avid book collector. He is best known for his book Amenities of Book Collecting which sold over 25,000 copies.
Known for:
- A magnificent farce (1921)
- A Tourist in Spite of Himself (1930)
- Derby Day and Other Adventures (1934)
- The Trollope Society (1934)