John Newbery published a children’s fiction book, The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes; or, Mrs. Margery Two-Shoes in London, England in 1744. Newberry specialized in children’s books and published a third edition in 1766.

Date:
      1744, 1766
Name(s):
      John Newbery
Occupation:
      Publisher
Location:
      London, England

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