Historical information

This book was written by John Scott (1784-1821) a Scottish journalist, editor and publisher. He was editor of the Champion, a weekly political and literary journal. It is part of Flagstaff Hill’s Pattison Collection of books which originated from the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. It was published by Longmans, Green & Co.

The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, including Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown from 1811 to 1823, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC.

Significance

The book is significant for its review of early 19th century Paris by John Scott journalist and political editor.
It is also important for its connection to the London publisher Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown who were an extension of the Longmans, Green & Co, operating under this name from 1811 to 1823. The firm has been established for over two centuries, is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more.
The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection.
The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes.
The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.

Physical description

A Visit to Paris in 1814
FULL TITLE A Visit to Paris in 1814; being a review of the moral, political, intellectual and social condition of the French capital.
Author: John Scott
Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
Date: 1815, Third Edition (first published in 1815)
Brown textured hardcover book with inscriptions, stamps and handwritten pencil.
The book is part of the Pattison Collection.

Inscriptions & markings

Label: "PAT 944.06 SCO"
Sticker: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service"
Printed on Fly page: "Third edition, corrected, and with a new preface referring to late events."
Stemp on Fly page: "CORANGAMITE REGIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE / WARRNAMBOOL CITY LIBRARY"
and "WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS' INSTITUTE"
Handwritten in pencil on Fly: "444"