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James T. Fields

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James T. Fields(American, 1817-1881)

James Thomas Fields (December 31, 1817 – April 24, 1881) was an American publisher, editor, and poet. His business, Ticknor and Fields, was a notable publishing house in 19th century Boston.

James T. Fields was known in his lifetime as one of the most successful and shrewd book promoters, working at a time when bribery was typical in the publishing culture. Hawthorne said he owed his success as a writer to him: "I care more for your good opinion than for that of a host of critics, and have excellent reason for so doing; inasmuch as my literary success, whatever it has been or may be, is the result of my connection with you".

SOURCE - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_T._Fields (Oct 2025)

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Object Name: Book
Houghton, Mifflin & Co.
1885
Object number: 80.12.43