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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.
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.
When William was preparing to invade England, Matilda outfitted a ship, the Mora, out of her own funds and gave it to him. [21] Additionally, William gave Normandy to his wife during his absence. Matilda successfully guided the duchy through this period in the name of her fourteen-year-old son; no major uprisings or unrest occurred. [22]
William Ainsworth may refer to: William Harrison Ainsworth (1805–1882), English historical novelist William Francis Ainsworth (1807–1896), English surgeon, traveller, geographer and geologist
The Coronation of King George V: King George V and Queen Mary Enthroned by Laurits Tuxen, 1912. Queens consort participate in the coronation ceremony, undertaking many of the same ceremonies as the monarch. Queens traditionally wear elaborate robes and walk in the procession under a canopy. They have also been anointed with holy oil and been ...
William Godwin (1756–1836), Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams; William Godwin (1803–1832) Julia Golding (born 1969), The Diamond of Drury Lane; William Golding (1911–1993), Lord of the Flies; Martin J. Goodman (born 1956) Jason Goodwin (born 1964), The Janissary Tree; John Gordon (1925–2017) supernatural fiction
Windsor Castle is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth serially published in 1842. It is a historical romance with gothic elements that depicts Henry VIII 's pursuit of Anne Boleyn . Intertwined with the story are the actions of Herne the Hunter , a legendary ghost that haunts Windsor woods.
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