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George Payne Rainsford James; a Writer of Many Books
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ...well as a rather graceful sonnet to Jenny Lind. James O. Derby mentions the fact that James was a friend of Philip Pendleton Cooke, the Virginian poet, and relates that Thackeray visited James when in the South, but that James " resented the latter's Thackeray's flings at him as a ' solitary horseman ', the meaning of which those who have read J ames's novels will understand. James once told Cooke of his intention to write his own memoirs--a purpose never fulfilled. Inc...
G. P. R. James, Collection Novels
George Payne Rainsford James, Historiographer Royal to King William IV., was born in London in the first year of the nineteenth century, and died at Venice in 1860. His comparatively short life was exceptionally full and active. He was historian, politician and traveller, the reputed author of upwards of a hundred novels, the compiler and editor of nearly half as many volumes of letters, memoirs, and biographies, a poet and a pamphleteer, and, during the last ten years of his life, British Consul successively in Massachusetts, Norfolk (Virginia), and Venice. He was on terms of friendship with most of the eminent men of his day. Scott, on whose style he founded his own, encouraged him to pers...
THE DESULTORY MAN
"The Desultory Man" by G. P. R. James is a compelling work set in the early 19th century that demonstrates the writer's flair for historic fiction. The plot revolves around the complex life of the protagonist, Frank Norreys, a younger man whose reports lead him throughout countries and thru a labyrinth of romantic entanglements, political intrigues, and private struggles. As Frank embarks on his adventure, readers are drawn into an international of duels, espionage, and transferring allegiances. The work expertly balances themes of romance and adventure, weaving a complicated narrative tapestry that inspires the spirit of the time. G. P. R. James, mentioned for his ancient accuracy and meticulous narrative, vividly depicts 19th-century societal conventions, political tensions, and cultural nuances. The name "The Desultory Man" refers to Frank's unexpected and distinct encounters. The character's encounters with love and peril affect his development, making him an enticing and sympathetic discern for readers. James tells a suspenseful and intriguing story, preserving the target audience concerned with sudden twists and turns.
Agincourt
A classic historical novel by G.P.R. James.
The Gipsy
"The Gipsy" from George Payne Rainsford James. English novelist and historical writer (1799-1860).
The Huguenot
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Richelieu
Richelieu: A Tale of France By George Payne Rainsford James (The Complete Three-Volume Set)
Mary of Burgundy
George Payne Rainsford James, Historiographer Royal to King William IV., was born in London in the first year of the nineteenth century, and died at Venice in 1860. His comparatively short life was exceptionally full and active. He was historian, politician and traveller, the reputed author of upwards of a hundred novels, the compiler and editor of nearly half as many volumes of letters, memoirs, and biographies, a poet and a pamphleteer, and, during the last ten years of his life, British Consul successively in Massachusetts, Norfolk (Virginia), and Venice.
Agincourt
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