Sala, George Augustus, 1828-1895

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Birth 1828-11-24
Death 1895-12-08
Guineans,
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George Augustus Sala was a journalist, travel writer, and essayist, and had worked as a painter and illustrator before turning to journalism. He was the London Daily telegraph correspondent during the American Civil War and was a contributor to Dickens' Household words.

From the description of George Augustus Sala papers, 1892. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 70247622

Sala published My diary in America during the Civil War in 1865.

From the description of ALS, 1864 November 15 : Brevoort House to Samuel Ward. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 28013451

George Augustus Sala (1828-1895) was a journalist associated with Charles Dickens during much of his career and noted for his turgid style. He also published novels and other works, and much of his journalistic writing reappeared in book form. For a full account and assessment of his life see the Dictionary of National Biography .

From the guide to the Correspondence of George Augustus Sala, ca. 1830-1913, (GB 206 Leeds University Library)

English journalist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Brighton, to Miss Mugford, 1876 Oct. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 747717290

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Putney, S.W., to J.B. Payne, Esq., Tuesday. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270634250

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Gower, St. Bedford Square, w.c., to Sir John Gilbut, 1875 July 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270633765

George Augustus Sala was an English journalist, artist, book illustrator, traveler, humorist, and novelist. He was editor of CHAT, founded and edited (1860-1866) the TEMPLE BAR magazine, and was special correspondent in 1856 to Russia for Charles Dickens and for the TELEGRAPH during the civil war in America. Sala was also a contributor to HOUSEHOLD WORDS and many other publications, and author of books of travel and novels, such as A JOURNEY DUE NORTH (1858) and THINGS I HAVE SEEN AND PEOPLE I HAVE KNOWN (1894).

From the description of George Augustus Sala correspondence, 1857-1939 (bulk 1857-1894) (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 449883951

Journalist and author.

From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : [London], to Tom Hood, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872216

British art critic.

From the description of Letters : to the Dore Gallery, London, 1883 Oct. 18-Nov. 29. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 81537032

From the description of Letters, 1862-1884. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122608949

From the guide to the George Augustus Sala letters, 1862-1884, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

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