William Henry Appleton

Biography

William Henry Appleton presided over the Appleton publishing house during a transformative period for American books, championing literature that broadened readers’ imaginations while sustaining a rigorous standard of quality. He supported authors and innovations that helped define 19th-century letters, ensuring that knowledge was shared widely.

His legacy is preserved not only in the volumes he helped bring to life but also in the contemplative area of Woodlawn Cemetery, where he rests amid the quiet of the Bronx hills.