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William Harrison Ainsworth (4 February 1805 – 3 January 1882) [2] [3] 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.
William Ainsworth may refer to: William Harrison Ainsworth (1805–1882), English historical novelist; William Francis Ainsworth (1807–1896), English surgeon ...
Carver, Stephen James (2003) "Ainsworth, William Harrison" in: The Life and Works of the Lancashire Novelist William Harrison Ainsworth 1805–1882. Edwin Mellen Press; Ellis, S. M. (1911) William Harrison Ainsworth and his Friends. 2 vols. John Lane. ("Bibliography of the works of William Harrison Ainsworth": v. 2, p. 345-383)
The first of William Harrison Ainsworth's seven "Lancashire novels", the story is based on the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, an unsuccessful attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Ainsworth relied heavily on historical documents describing the trial and execution of the conspirators, of whom Fawkes was one, but he also embellished the known facts.
Rookwood is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth published in 1834. It is a historical and gothic romance that describes a dispute over the legitimate claim for the inheritance of Rookwood Place and the Rookwood family name.
William Francis Ainsworth FSA (9 November 1807 – 27 November 1896) was an English surgeon, traveller, geographer, and geologist, known also as a writer and editor.
James the Second is an 1848 historical novel by the British writer William Harrison Ainsworth. It was published in three volumes by Henry Colburn. [1] [2] It is set during the reign of James II and the Glorious Revolution of 1688. [3] It was published the same year as a series of European revolutions broke out. [4]
John Law: The Projector is an 1864 historical novel by the British writer William Harrison Ainsworth. [1] It was released in three volumes by the London publishing house Chapman and Hall . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It focuses on the early eighteenth century Scottish financier John Law and his efforts to establish the Mississippi Company in Paris which ...