Adam and Charles Black (publishers)

Adam and Charles Black was a prominent British publishing house founded in 1837 by brothers Adam and Charles Black. They specialized in producing high-quality books, including literature, history, and reference works, and gained a reputation for scholarly and authoritative publications. Based in Edinburgh and later expanding to London, the firm contributed significantly to Victorian-era publishing. Over time, they established a strong reputation for academic and general interest books, ultimately becoming an important name in 19th-century British publishing. The company eventually merged with other publishers, but its legacy lies in its role in disseminating knowledge and literature during that period.