George Waldron facts for kids
George Waldron was an English writer who lived a long time ago, from about 1690 to 1730. He was known for his poems and for describing places, especially the Isle of Man. A famous writer named Sir Walter Scott even used Waldron's descriptions in one of his books, Peveril of the Peak.
About George Waldron's Life
George Waldron was born in 1690. His father, Francis Waldron, was from London. George went to Felsted School when he was young. Later, in 1706, he went to The Queen's College, Oxford university.
Waldron lived for a while on the Isle of Man. He worked there for the British government. His job was like a special agent, watching the taxes (called "excise") on goods traded on the island. This helped the government make sure everyone paid their fair share.
He passed away in England sometime before 1731. He had just received a new job from the government before he died.
George Waldron's Writings
After George Waldron died, his complete writings were published in 1731. The book was called Compleat Works in Verse and Prose. It was printed to help his wife and children.
His main work was "A Description of the Isle of Man." He wrote this in 1726. It was very popular and printed many times. Later, in 1865, William Harrison helped publish a new version for the Manx Society.
This book was so good that Sir Walter Scott used it when he wrote his novel Peveril of the Peak. Other writers who wrote about the Isle of Man also used Waldron's stories and facts.
Waldron also wrote other books and poems, such as:
- A Perswasive Oration to the People of Great Britain to stand up in defence of their Religion and Liberty (1716)
- A Speech made to the Loyal Society, at the Mug-House in Long-Acre; June the 7th, 1716 (1716)
- A Poem, humbly inscrib'd to ... George, Prince of Wales (1717)
- An Ode on the 28th of May, being the Anniversary of his Majesty's happy Nativity (1723)
