George Payne Rainsford James (August 9, 1799 - June 9, 1860), novelist and historical writer, son of a physician in London, was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent. At an early age he began to write romances, and continued his production with such industry that his works reach to 100 volumes This excessive rapidity was fatal to his permanent reputation; but his books had considerable immediate popularity. Among them are Richelieu (1829), Philip Augustus (1831), The Man at Arms (1840), The Huguenot (1838), The Robber, Henry of Guise (1839), Agincourt (1844), The King's Highway (1840). In addition to his novels he wrote Memoirs of Great Commanders, a Life of the Black Prince, and other historical and biographical works. He held the honorary office of Historiographer Royal.
GEORGEPAYNERAINSFORDJAMES (1799-1860), English novelist, son of Pinkstan James, physician, was born in George Street, Hanover Square, London, on the 9th of August 1799.
James has been compared to Dumas, and the comparison holds good in respect of kind, though by no means in respect of merit.
James never resorted to illegitimate methods to attract readers, and deserves such credit as may be due to a purveyor of amusement who never caters for the less creditable tastes of his guests.
English novelist, son of Pinkstan James, physician, was born in George Street, Hanover Square, London, on the 9th of August 1799.
Scott had firmly established the popularity of the style, and James in England, like Dumas in France, reaped the reward of their master's labors as well as of their own.
His poetry does not require special mention, nor does his history, though for a short time during the reign of William IV he held the office of historiographer royal.
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