Baedeker's Japan

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You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With over 6 million of the world’s best eBooks to choose from, Kobo offers you a whole world of reading. Hans was extremely proud of what the Baedeker clan had achieved and not one to give up trying to revive the firm. Karl Baedeker II worked with his younger brother Fritz, who joined the firm in 1869 as a partner and became the general manager.

Dietrich's other son Otto also helped run the firm until 1971 when he left to join another publishing house.Karl Baedeker had three sons, Ernst, Karl and Fritz and after his death each, in turn, took over the running of the firm. Rising inflation, too, played its part in affecting tourism and the balance sheet of the publishing house.

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes: Quarto The term quarto is used to describe a page or book size. After the First World War, Findlay launched his own series of the Blue Guides, published in London by Ernest Benn.vague] James, the elder brother, had been taken on as editor of the English editions by Fritz Baedeker in 1879, at age 25; Findlay joined him later as joint editor. The 724-page fourth edition, published in 1909, included excursions to Cuba, Puerto Rico and Alaska in addition to Mexico. Hans Baedeker (1874−1959), the eldest son of Fritz Baedeker, took charge of the company in difficult times. Since 1827, Baedeker has set a benchmark for guidebooks and remains the most famous and cherished travel brand in the world.