Alexander Bicknell facts for kids

Alexander Bicknell (died 1796) was a very active writer in the late 1700s. He wrote many books and articles during his lifetime. However, his writings sometimes received mixed reviews from critics at the time. Some people even thought he used a secret pen name, Mrs. Elizabeth Steele, for some of his works. Alexander Bicknell passed away on August 22, 1796, in St. Thomas's Hospital in London.

What Alexander Bicknell Wrote

Alexander Bicknell was a very busy author. He wrote many different kinds of books, from history to novels. Here are some of his notable works:

• History Books:
  • History of Edward Prince of Wales, commonly termed the Black Prince (1777): This book was about the famous English prince known as the Black Prince.
  • Life of Alfred the Great, King of the Anglo-Saxons (1777): This book told the story of King Alfred the Great, an important king in early English history.
  • A History of England and the British Empire (1791): A larger history book covering England and its empire.

• Novels and Stories:
  • The Benevolent Man, a Novel: A story about a kind-hearted person.
  • Prince Arthur, an Allegorical Romance: A romantic story with hidden meanings.
  • Doncaster Races, or the History of Miss Maitland, a True Tale (1790): A story told through letters.

• Other Writings:
  • The Putrid Soul, a Poetical Epistle to Joseph Priestley, LL.D. (1780): A poem written as a letter to a famous scientist.
  • The Grammatical Wreath, or a Complete System of English Grammar (1790): A book about English grammar.
  • Instances of the Mutability of Fortune, selected from Ancient and Modern History (1792): This book shared stories from history about how people's luck can change.

Alexander Bicknell also helped edit books by other authors. For example, he worked on Captain J. Carver's Travels through the Interior Parts of North America (1778). He also helped with Mrs. George Anne Bellamy's Apology for the Life of George Anne Bellamy (1785), which was a six-volume set about her life.