Why is barnes and nobles called barnes and nobles??

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Why is barnes and nobles called barnes and nobles??

Are they the names of people or something?

2007-10-04 16:54:58 · 4 answers · asked by question_evrything 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Yes, they are! "Barnes & Noble originated in 1873 when Charles M. Barnes opened a book-printing business in Wheaton, Illinois. The first true bookstore was set up by his son, William, in partnership with G. Clifford Noble, in 1917 in New York City. "

2007-10-04 17:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by TurtleFromQuebec 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Mr. Barnes and Mr. Noble went into business together.

2007-10-04 17:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

well mr. Barnes and mr. Nobles are partners in a few book stores..

2007-10-04 17:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by J. W. H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

names of the proprietors???

2007-10-04 17:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by gabound75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋