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William Harrison Ainsworth

William Harrison Ainsworth 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.

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of William Harrison Ainsworth

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of William Harrison Ainsworth" by Ainsworth is a compiled reference work that catalogs the various literary outp...

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Preston Fight; or, The Insurrection of 1715

"Preston Fight; or, The Insurrection of 1715" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revo...

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The Constable De Bourbon

"The Constable De Bourbon" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds in the context o...

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Boscobel; or, the royal oak: A tale of the year 1651

"Boscobel; or, The Royal Oak: A Tale of the Year 1651" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It recoun...

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Jack Sheppard: A Romance

"Jack Sheppard: A Romance" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set in the early 1700s ...

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The Lancashire Witches: A Romance of Pendle Forest

"The Lancashire Witches: A Romance of Pendle Forest" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against ...

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The Star-Chamber: An Historical Romance, Volume 2

"The Star-Chamber: An Historical Romance, Volume 2" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical fiction novel written in the mid-19th century. The n...

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Old Saint Paul's: A Tale of the Plague and the Fire

"Old Saint Paul's: A Tale of the Plague and the Fire" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. Set ...

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Cardinal Pole; Or, The Days of Philip and Mary: An Historical Romance

"Cardinal Pole; Or, The Days of Philip and Mary: An Historical Romance" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the late 19th c...

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The Tower of London: A Historical Romance, Illustrated

"The Tower of London: A Historical Romance" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical fiction novel written in the mid-19th century. It revolves a...

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Cruikshank's Water Colours

"Cruikshank's Water Colours" by George Cruikshank is a collection of illustrated works written in the early 20th century. The text showcases a suite o...

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Chetwynd Calverley New Edition, 1877

"Chetwynd Calverley" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around family dynamics, betrayal, a...

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Jack Sheppard: A Romance, Vol. 3 (of 3)

"Jack Sheppard: A Romance, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by W. Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop o...

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Jack Sheppard: A Romance, Vol. 1 (of 3)

"Jack Sheppard: A Romance, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set duri...

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Jack Sheppard: A Romance, Vol. 2 (of 3)

"Jack Sheppard: A Romance, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves ar...

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Auriol; or, The Elixir of Life

"Auriol; or, The Elixir of Life" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into themes of alchemy an...

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Rookwood

"Rookwood" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of English gentry and tales o...

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The Star-Chamber: An Historical Romance, Volume 1

"The Star-Chamber: An Historical Romance, Volume 1" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set in early ...

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The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal '45

"The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal '45" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds d...

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Guy Fawkes; or, The Gunpowder Treason: An Historical Romance

"Guy Fawkes; or, The Gunpowder Treason: An Historical Romance" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical romance written in the early 19th century...

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