William Ainsworth: 73 books

Guy Fawkes first appeared as a serial in Bentley's Miscellany, between January and November 1840. 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...

The king transferred to them his claims on some of the more opulent recusants, against whom they were at liberty to proceed by law, in his name, unless the sufferers should submit to compound, by the grant of an annuity for life, or the immediate payment of a considerable sum. This was at a time when...

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...

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...

The friend and rival of Dickens, William Harrison Ainsworth was a prolific historical novelist, whose works helped changed the course of Victorian literature. This comprehensive eBook presents the largest collection of Ainsworth’s works ever compiled in a single edition, with numerous illustrations,...

Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful novels of William Harrison Ainsworth which are The Spectre Bride and Jack Sheppard. William Harrison...

"Sir John Chiverton" appeared in 1826, and for forty years was regarded as one of his early works; but Mr. John Partington Aston has also claimed to be its author. In all probability, both of these young men joined in the production of the novel which attracted the attention of Sir Walter...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS*** Synopsis: William Harrison Ainsworth, (born February 4, 1805, Manchester, Lancashire, England—died January 3, 1882, Reigate, Surrey), English author of popular historical romances. Ainsworth initially studied...

The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal 45 William Harrison Ainsworth, english historical novelist (1805-1882) This ebook presents «The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal 45», from William Harrison Ainsworth. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected. Table...

Old Saint Paul’s - A Tale of the Plague and the Fire William Harrison Ainsworth, english historical novelist (1805-1882) This ebook presents «Old Saint Paul’s - A Tale of the Plague and the Fire», from William Harrison Ainsworth. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly...

The Star-Chamber - Volume II William Harrison Ainsworth, english historical novelist (1805-1882) This ebook presents «The Star-Chamber - Volume II», from William Harrison Ainsworth. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected. Table of Contents -01- About...

Jack Sheppard - Volume III William Harrison Ainsworth, english historical novelist (1805-1882) This ebook presents «Jack Sheppard - Volume III», from William Harrison Ainsworth. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected. Table of Contents -01- About...

The Star-Chamber - Volume I William Harrison Ainsworth, english historical novelist (1805-1882) This ebook presents «The Star-Chamber - Volume I», from William Harrison Ainsworth. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected. Table of Contents -01- About...

Replica of 1838 edition by John W. Parker, London. With color illustrations.
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William Francis Ainsworth (1807–1896), an English surgeon, traveller, geographer and geologist, known also as a writer and editor. In 1836 William Francis Ainsworth was placed...