Edward Kimber facts for kids
Edward Kimber (born in 1719, died in 1769) was a writer from England. He wrote exciting stories, worked as a journalist, and put together helpful reference books.
Edward Kimber's Life Journey
Edward was the son of Isaac Kimber. When he was young, he learned the bookselling business from John Noon in Cheapside, London. He earned his living by writing and editing books for booksellers.
From 1742 to 1744, Edward traveled in British North America, which is now parts of the United States and Canada. He used these adventures in his later writings. In 1745 and 1746, he published a series called Itinerant Observations in America in The London Magazine. At that time, his own father was the editor of the magazine.
Edward Kimber's Books and Writings
Edward Kimber wrote many different kinds of books. Here are some of his notable works:
- A Relation, or Journal, of a Late Expedition to the Gates of St. Augustine, on Florida (1744). Edward had served in the army of James Oglethorpe. He took part in a military raid in 1743 near St. Augustine, Florida. This raid happened after a big attack on the city in 1740, known as the 1740 siege.
- The Life and Adventures of Joe Thompson, a Narrative founded on fact, written by himself (1750). This book was published without his name on it. It was a popular adventure story that sold well for a while.
- The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Anderson (1754). This was a story about feelings and emotions. It was based on a real story Edward heard while he was in Georgia.
- The Life and Adventures of James Ramble (1754).
- The Juvenile Adventures of David Ranger (1756).
- The Life, Extraordinary Adventures, Voyages, and Surprizing Escapes of Capt. Neville Frowde, of Cork (1758).
- The Happy Orphans (1759). This book was a translation from a French story. The French story itself was inspired by another book called Fortunate Foundlings by Eliza Haywood.
- Maria: The Genuine Memoirs of an Admired Lady of Rank and Fortune (1764).
- The Generous Briton: or, the Authentic Memoirs of William Goldsmith (1765).
Edward also helped to edit and continue a book called Baronetage of England with Richard Johnson. This book was about important families in England.
