In 1809, at about 30 years old, Galt planned to reside in Lincoln's Inn and study for a career in law. After spending the next two years travelling, however, Galt abandoned his plans to become a lawyer. During his time abroad in the Mediterranean and Near East, he met English author George Gordon, Lord Byron, with whom he travelled from Gibraltar to Malta in 1809. Soon Galt became involved in yet another unsuccessful business venture. This plan was designed to thwart Napoleon's decrees blocking British ships from trading with Europe. Galt's scheme had been to move merchandise into Europe via Turkey, after the goods had been stored secretly on a Greek island. Although a business failure, the correspondence he had with a friend, James Park, became the cornerstone for Galt's first book. Voyages and Travels in the years 1809, 1810, and 1811 was published in January of 1812. He also served as editor for Political Review later that same year.
Held Variety Of Business Positions
Galt married Elizabeth Tilloch, daughter of Dr. Alexander Tilloch who owned the Philosophical Magazine, on April 20, 1813.
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