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Charles James Collins

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Name
  
Charles Collins

Role
  
Journalist

Died
  
1864


Charles James Collins (1820–1864) was an English journalist and novelist.

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Life

Collins was connected with the London press for more than twenty years, having been on the parliamentary staff of the 'Sun,' 'Daily Telegraph,' and 'Evening Standard.' He projected and edited the 'Racing Times,' and at one period was editor of the 'Comic News.' He died at Brixton on 31 December 1864.

Works

He was author of 'Kenilworth.' a burlesque, and other dramas of a similar character, and of the following novels:

  • 'The Life and Adventures of Dick Diminy,' London [1854] reprinted under the title of 'Dick Diminy, or the Life and Adventures of a Jockey,' London, 1855 [1875].
  • 'Sackville Chase,' 3 vols. London, 1863 and 1865.
  • 'Matilda the Dane, a Romance of the Affections,' London, 1863.
  • 'Singed Moths, a City romance,' 3 vols. London, 1864.
  • 'The Man in Chains,' 3 vols. London v 1864.

    • References

    Charles James Collins Wikipedia
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