Loring, Boston

Aaron K. Loring (1826-1911) began his book career as an apprentice with Phillips, Sampson & Co. After that firm's dissolve, he established Loring's Select Library in 1859. In 1863 Loring began his publishing business. Loring was the main publisher for Horatio Alger, Jr. and an early printer of Louisa May Alcott titles.

In 1881 Loring declared bankruptcy. Porter & Coates purchased the Alger plates. Loring attempted several comebacks in the book industry but unfortunately they all failed. He passed away in 1911 at the Home for Aged Men in Boston.

Loring published a number of series for juveniles. Of note is the "Tales of the Day" series contained books for both children and adults.