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History. Barnes & Noble's beginnings can be traced to 1873, when Charles M. Barnes started a book business from his home in Wheaton, Illinois. In 1917, his son, William, went to New York to join G. Clifford Noble in establishing Barnes & Noble.
In the fall of 1886, Gilbert Clifford Noble from Westfield, Massachusetts, who had graduated from Harvard College earlier that year, was hired to work there as a clerk. In 1894, Noble was made a partner, and the name of the shop was changed to Hinds & Noble. 20th century: Expansion 1900–1919
- 1886; 137 years ago (as Arthur Hinds & Company) in New York City, U.S.
- bookselling
- Arthur Hinds & Company
- Private
Feb 15, 2006 · Paperback – February 15, 2006. by Betty Turner (Author) 4.8 7 ratings. See all formats and editions. The incredible story behind the founder of Noble & Noble and cofounder of Barnes & Noble comes to life in this compelling biography of G. Clifford Noble.
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Feb 15, 2006 · The incredible story behind the cofounder of Noble & Noble and Barnes & Noble comes to life in this compelling biography of G. Clifford Noble. From his humble beginnings as a poor country boy to the co-owner of what would someday become the most prestigious book store chain in the country, The Noble Legacy celebrates the life of a true American ...
Feb 19, 2023 · Over 40 years later, his son, William, moved to New York City and joined forces with G. Clifford Noble, establishing Barnes & Noble. A Barnes & Noble store in 1998. James Leynse/Corbis...
iUniverse, 2006 - Biography & Autobiography - 192 pages. The incredible story behind the founder of Noble & Noble and cofounder of Barnes & Noble comes to life in this compelling biography of...
Oct 19, 2020 · The Noble legacy : the story of Gilbert Clifford Noble, cofounder of the Barnes & Noble and Noble & Noble book companies : Turner, Betty Noble : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive.
