Travels in Town

Informationen zum Autor James Grant was a Scottish novelist and miscellaneous writer, born on 1 August 1822 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was a distant relative of the renowned author Sir Walter Scott. Grant was a prolific writer, producing around 90 books throughout his career, including a significant number of yellow-back novels. His works spanned various genres, with a focus on historical fiction, adventure, and military tales, often reflecting his keen interest in Scottish and British history. Despite being less well-known today, Grant enjoyed considerable popularity during his lifetime, with his books being widely read. His writing was characterized by rich detail, strong character development, and a focus on historical events. Grant's ability to weave together adventure, drama, and historical contexts made him a respected figure in 19th-century literature. He passed away on 5 May 1887 at the age of 64 in London. While his works may not have achieved the lasting fame of some contemporaries, his contributions to historical fiction and popular literature of the time were significant. Klappentext Detailed, wide-ranging, and reflective, James Grant's two-volume Travels in Town (1839) describes life in early Victorian London. James Grant was an influential early Victorian journalist and newspaper editor. He published two books about London in 1838, and this two-volume work from 1839 was intended as a sequel. It reflects upon places, events, and people, mixing general observations and intricate detail. Volume 1 focuses on central London. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The streets; 2. The Park; 3. Tattersall's and the turf; 4. Downing Street; 5. The British Museum; 6. The British Museum (continued); 7. The newsmen.

Product details

• Authors: James Grant, Grant James
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.03.2010
• EAN: 9781108009126
• ISBN: 978-1-108-00912-6
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries; Travels in Town 2 Volume Paperback Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; HISTORY / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Publishing industry & book trade, Publishing and book trade