James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860
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British novelist. Note included states that James was "led to an appointment about 1850 as consul to Massachusetts, where the present story must have been written."
From the description of Christian Lacy : tale of the Salem witchcraft, [ca. 1850]. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 29353551
English novelist and historian G. P. R. James wrote nearly a hundred novels, such as RICHELIEU (1825), THE GYPSY (1835), ATTILA (1837), and THE MYSTERIOUS CHEVALIER (1843), as well as many popular historical works, including THE LIFE AND TIMES OF LOUIS XIV (1838), and some poetry and plays. Later in life he was appointed British consul for Massachusetts (1850) and Norfolk, Virginia (1852-1855), then became consul-general at Venice (1856-1860).
From the description of G. P. R. James collection, 1825-1858. (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 82745457
English novelist and historical writer.
From the description of Autograph letter signed : Farnham, to an unidentified correspondent, 1848 Nov. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269524818
From the description of Autograph letter signed : [New York], to an unidentified correspondent, 1852. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269532414
From the description of Autograph letter signed : to John Miller in London, 1836 Nov. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269539279
From the description of Autograph letter signed : Menasha, Wisconsin, to J. Kennedy Furlong, 1855 Sept. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269530237
From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to W. Jerdan, 1828 May 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269528723
George Payne Rainsford James, English novelist.
From the description of George Payne Rainsford James manuscript material : 2 items, 1840-1853 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 697320901
Englishman, prolific historical novelist parodied by Thackeray, appointed British consul at Norfolk, VA 1852.
From the description of Letter and autograph of G.P.R. James, 1851-1853. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 63662182
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Subjects:
- Publishers and publishing
- Authors, English
- Editors
- English literature
- Novelists, English
- Romance fiction
- Witchcraft
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Places:
- England (as recorded)
- Salem (Mass.) (as recorded)
- Massachusetts--Salem (as recorded)
