Munroe & Francis facts for kids

Munroe & Francis was a publishing company in Boston, Massachusetts, during the early 1800s. It was started by two men, David Francis and Edmund Monroe. Their business had offices on Court Street from about 1805 to 1807, and later on Washington Street from about 1823 to 1832.

Over time, the company grew. Another partner, Samuel H. Parker, joined them, and for a few years until 1810, the company was known as Munroe, Francis & Parker. One of their most important achievements was publishing the very first Boston edition of William Shakespeare's famous plays between 1802 and 1804.

Books and Magazines They Published

Munroe & Francis published many interesting works. They helped share knowledge and stories with people in Boston and beyond.

• Monthly Anthology: This was a magazine published from about 1804 to 1807. It likely contained articles, stories, and poems.
• Mother Goose: They published a version of the popular Mother Goose stories in 1824. These are classic rhymes and tales for children. You can even see an edition from 1828 online here.