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Anonymous Publication in London
- When
- October 1844
- Where
- London
John Churchill published the first edition anonymously in London in October 1844, following Chambers' dictation in St Andrews.
The work was released in October 1844 by John Churchill in London. Chambers had completed the dictation to his wife Anne Kirkwood in St Andrews while recuperating from depression. The first edition was published anonymously, concealing the author's identity.
Sources
- Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Robert Chambers (publisher, born 1802) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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