James Adams (Jesuit) facts for kids
James Adams (born 1737, died 1802) was an English Jesuit and an expert in languages. He was known for his writings about the English language.
His Life Story
James Adams joined the English Jesuits in 1756. The Jesuits are a group of Catholic priests and brothers. He joined them in Watten, France, where they were living in exile.
After his training, Adams taught subjects like literature and writing at the English College of St. Omer. This college was a school for English Catholic students. He worked as a missionary for many years. A missionary is someone who travels to spread their religious beliefs.
In 1802, he moved to Dublin, Ireland. He passed away there in December of the same year.
What He Wrote
James Adams wrote several books and papers. These works often focused on language and communication. Here are some of his important writings:
- Early Rules for Taking a Likeness. This book, published in London in 1792, included pictures. It was a translation from another author named Bonamici.
- Oratio Academica Anglice et Latine. This work, published in London in 1793, was written in both English and Latin.
- Euphonologia Linguae Anglicanae, Latine et Gallice. Published in London in 1794, this book was about the sounds of the English language. It was written in Latin and French. The Royal Society thanked him for this important work.
- Rule Britannia, or the Flattery of Free Subjects Expounded; to which is added an Academical Discourse. This book came out in London in 1798.
- A Sermon preached at the Catholic Chapel of St. Patrick, Sutton-street, on Wednesday, March 7, the Day of Public Fast. This sermon was published in London in 1798.
- The Pronunciation of the English Language Vindicated. This book, published in Edinburgh in 1799, defended how the English language should be spoken.
