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John Murray

Melville's publisher in London.

minor

Also known as Murray

First appearance: Introduction to the Edition of 1892

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With Narrator (professional): John Murray is a publisher or literary figure connected to the narrator's writing and publication efforts. In Introduction to the Edition of 1892: Published Typee in 1846 after Gansevoort…

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MWMr. W. Clark R…GMGansevoort Mel…MCMr. Charles He…NANarratorNHNathaniel Hawt…JMJohn Murray

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