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Portrait of G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

George Payne Rainsford James, was an English novelist and historical writer, the son of a physician in London. He was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent. He held the honorary office of British Historiographer Royal during the last years of William IV's reign.

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One in a Thousand; or, The Days of Henri Quatre

"One in a Thousand; or, The Days of Henri Quatre" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. This narrative plunges in...

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Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 2 of 3)

"Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 2 of 3)" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves ...

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De L'Orme. The Works of G. P. R. James, Esq., Vol. XVI.

"De L'Orme" by G. P. R. James is a historical romance written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds the life of Louis, Count de l'Orme, who...

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The Robber, A Tale.

"The Robber, A Tale" by G. P. R. James is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds in a picturesque setting known as merry England...

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Attila: A Romance. Vol. II.

"Attila: A Romance. Vol. II." by G. P. R. James is a historical novel likely written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the tumultuous l...

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The Old Dominion

"The Old Dominion" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. Set in Virginia, the story follows an Englishman, Richar...

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Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times

"Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in medieval England an...

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Agincourt: A Romance The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX

"Agincourt: A Romance" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds during a tumultuous time, focusing o...

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Henry Smeaton: A Jacobite Story of the Reign of George the First.

"Henry Smeaton: A Jacobite Story of the Reign of George the First" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrat...

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Charles Tyrrell; or, The Bitter Blood. Volumes I and II

"Charles Tyrrell; or, The Bitter Blood" by G. P. R. James is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The work introduces us to the life and experienc...

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Arrah Neil; or, Times of Old

"Arrah Neil; or, Times of Old" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the...

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Lord Montagu's Page: An Historical Romance

"Lord Montagu's Page: An Historical Romance" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of the ...

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The Convict: A Tale

"The Convict: A Tale" by G. P. R. James is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story appears to explore themes of class, ambition, and human ...

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Ticonderoga: A Story of Early Frontier Life in the Mohawk Valley

"Ticonderoga: A Story of Early Frontier Life in the Mohawk Valley" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book c...

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The Smuggler: A Tale. Volumes I-III

"The Smuggler: A Tale. Volumes I-III" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in the natural backdro...

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Morley Ernstein; or, the Tenants of the Heart

"Morley Ernstein; or, the Tenants of the Heart" by G. P. R. James is a romance novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the ...

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The Castle of Ehrenstein Its Lords Spiritual and Temporal; Its Inhabitants Earthly and Unearthly

"The Castle of Ehrenstein" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set within a dark, atmospheric castle...

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The Huguenot: A Tale of the French Protestants. Volumes I-III

"The Huguenot: A Tale of the French Protestants. Volumes I-III" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story i...

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Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 3 of 3)

"Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 3 of 3)" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves ...

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Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 1 of 3)

"Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 1 of 3)" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores t...

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