Historedia
Group or institution

Chapman & Hall

Events
3
Episodes
5
Years
1836–1844

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Chapman & Hall, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. First monthly part of Dickens's The Pickwick Papers published in London

    1836

    Role: Publisher

    1. March 1836 · LondonFirst Monthly Part Publication

      The first monthly part of The Pickwick Papers was published in London in March 1836, marking the start of Dickens's serial novel.

  2. Dickens publishes A Christmas Carol

    1843–1844

    Role: Publisher

    1. 19 Dec 1843 – End 1844 · LondonPublication and Sales

      The novella was published in London on 19 December 1843, bound in red cloth, and sold out by Christmas Eve.

    2. January 1844 · LondonCopyright Dispute

      Dickens sued unauthorized publishers in January 1844, leading to their bankruptcy and reduced profits.

  3. Serial publication of Dickens's Martin Chuzzlewit begins in London

    1843–1844

    Role: Publisher

    1. 1843-1844 · Serialisation of Martin ChuzzlewitSatirical American Portrayal

      The novel satirically portrays the United States, drawing on Dickens's 1842 visit and his failed attempt to secure international copyright.

    2. January 1843 to July 1844 · Serialisation of Martin ChuzzlewitStart of Serialization

      Martin Chuzzlewit began serialisation in January 1843, issued in monthly instalments, with the run continuing until July 1844.

Sources

  1. The Pickwick Papers Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  2. A Christmas Carol Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  3. Chapman & Hall Wikipedia, revision of 2025-11-15