| John Murray II was one of the most influential publishers of the nineteenth century, and
his work transformed the publishing industry. This thesis examines the publishing climate that
John Murray II had to enter into, as well as the steps that Murray took to be so successful. In
particular, the thesis centers around the work that Murray did with Maria Rundell, author of the
wildly successful A New System of Domestic Cookery, the most popular cookery book of the
early nineteenth century. In addition to this, Richard Ford’s work with John Murray II and the
impact of his writings about Spain are scrutinized.
Key Words: John Murray II, Nineteenth Century Publishing, Book History, House of Murray |