Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle PDF Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
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Pages : 366

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Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle PDF Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
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Pages : 366

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The Novels of William Harrison Ainsworth

The Novels of William Harrison Ainsworth PDF Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
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Pages : 328

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Bentley's Miscellany

Bentley's Miscellany PDF Author: Charles Dickens
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Languages : en
Pages : 670

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Rookwood

Rookwood PDF Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
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Languages : en
Pages : 448

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Early Editions

Early Editions PDF Author: John Herbert Slater
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Pages : 364

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Old Court; a Novel By: William Harrison Ainsworth

Old Court; a Novel By: William Harrison Ainsworth PDF Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
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William Harrison Ainsworth (4 February 1805 - 3 January 1882) was an English historical novelist born at King Street in Manchester. He trained as a lawyer, but the legal profession held no attraction for him. While completing his legal studies in London he met the publisher John Ebers, at that time manager of the King's Theatre, Haymarket. Ebers introduced Ainsworth to literary and dramatic circles, and to his daughter, who became Ainsworth's wife. Ainsworth briefly tried the publishing business, but soon gave it up and devoted himself to journalism and literature. His first success as a writer came with Rookwood in 1834, which features Dick Turpin as its leading character. A stream of 39 novels followed, the last of which appeared in 1881. Ainsworth died in Reigate on 3 January 1882. EARLY LIFE: Ainsworth was born on 4 February 1805 in the family house at 21 King Street, Manchester, to Thomas Ainsworth, a prominent Manchester lawyer, and Ann (Harrison) Ainsworth, the daughter of the Rev. Ralph Harrison, the Unitarian minister at Manchester Cross Street Chapel. On 4 October 1806, Ainsworth's brother, Thomas Gilbert Ainsworth, was born. Although the family home was eventually destroyed, it was a three-storey Georgian home in a well-to-do community. The area influenced Ainsworth with its historical and romantic atmosphere, which existed until the community was later replaced by commercial buildings. Besides the community, Ainsworth read romantic works as a child and enjoyed stories dealing with either adventure or supernatural themes. Of these, Dick Turpin was a favourite of Ainsworth. During his childhood, he adopted Jacobean ideas and held Tory ideas in addition to his Jacobite sympathies, even though his community was strict Whig and Nonconformist. During this time, Ainsworth began to write prolifically. The Ainsworth family moved to Smedly Lane, north of Manchester in Cheetham Hill, during 1811. They kept the old residence in addition to the new, but resided in the new home most of the time. The surrounding hilly country was covered in woods, which allowed Ainsworth and his brother to act out various stories. When not playing, Ainsworth was tutored by his uncle, William Harrison. In March 1817, he was enrolled at Manchester Grammar School, which was described in his novel Mervyn Clitheroe. The work emphasised that his classical education was of good quality but was reinforced with strict discipline and corporal punishment. Ainsworth was a strong student and was popular among his fellow students. His school days were mixed; his time within the school and with his family was calm even though there were struggles within the Manchester community, the Peterloo Massacre taking place in 1819. Ainsworth was connected to the event because his uncles joined in protest at the incident, but Ainsworth was able to avoid most of the political after-effects. During the time, he was able to pursue his own literary interests and even created his own little theatre within the family home at King Street. Along with his friends and brother, he created and acted in many plays throughout 1820. During 1820, Ainsworth began to publish many of his works under the name "Thomas Hall"...........

William Harrison Ainsworth and His Friends

William Harrison Ainsworth and His Friends PDF Author: Stewart Marsh Ellis
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Languages : en
Pages : 530

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Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle PDF Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
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Pages : 344

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The Athenaeum

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Pages : 924

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Auriol; or, the Elixir of life. [With “The Old London Merchant” and “A Night's Adventure in Rome.”]

Auriol; or, the Elixir of life. [With “The Old London Merchant” and “A Night's Adventure in Rome.”] PDF Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
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Pages : 254

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