Kinglake
Alexander William, 1809–91, English historian.
Historical Examples
He also knew his Kinglake, and had that potent gift of memory which never stumbles in its manifestations.
The Career of Katherine Bush Elinor Glyn
Mr. Kinglake, the author of Eothen, to be sure, was a host in himself.
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various
Kinglake knew his associates, and was not ashamed desipere in loco, to frolic in their presence.
A. W. Kinglake W. Tuckwell
I believe I did not thank you for the offer of “Kinglake,” which we gratefully accept.
George Eliot’s Life, Vol. III (of 3) George Eliot
On the other hand, Kinglake sustains the interest with great skill, especially in the battle volumes.
The Age of Tennyson Hugh Walker
Kinglake says, 78 of the Heavy Brigade were killed and wounded all by the sword.
The Cause of the Charge of Balaclava Thomas Morley
Nor, according to the chronicler, did the three squadrons in first line start simultaneously, as Kinglake distinctly conveys.
Camps, Quarters and Casual Places Archibald Forbes
Mr Kinglake was for some years the Liberal member for Bridgewater.
Victorian Literature Clement K. Shorter
Kinglake he would read by the hour together, day and night, by the hanging lamp, lying upstairs on the best bed.
A Thief in the Night E. W. Hornung
But in the fifth and later editions Kinglake altered it to “Sir John.”
A. W. Kinglake W. Tuckwell
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