James Norris Brewer facts for kids

James Jupp Norris Brewer (born in 1777, died in 1839) was an English writer. He wrote about places and history, and also wrote novels. He was known as a topographer, which means someone who describes places in detail. He also wrote many stories called romances. Most of his stories are not well-known today. He also helped write a series of books called Beauties of England and Wales.

About His Life

James Jupp Norris Brewer was born in London on September 11, 1777. His parents were James Brewer and Sarah Sparrow. They got married in London the year before he was born.

He also got married in London. On December 27, 1800, he married Mary Hanscomb. They had several children together. Their first son, Edward Norris Brewer, was born in 1801. They had four more daughters: Mary Ann, Sarah Hanscomb, Emily, and Louisa. These children were born between 1804 and 1812.

Brewer was buried on March 2, 1839, in St Lawrence's Church on the island of Jersey. He had a will, and his assets included a public house. His wife, Mary, passed away later in 1851. The couple had lived in different places, including Pillaton House in Warwickshire, and also on Jersey.

His Writings

James Jupp Norris Brewer wrote many different kinds of books.

Romances (Stories)

These were long stories, often about love or adventure.

• A Winter's Tale, a romance, published in 1799.
• Mountville Castle, a Village Story, published in 1808.
• Secrets made Public, a novel, published in 1808.
• An Old Family Legend, published in 1811.
• Sir Ferdinand of England, a romance, published in 1812.
• Sir Gilbert Easterling, a romance, published in 1813.
• The Fitzwalters, Barons of Chesterton; or Ancient Times in England, published in 1829.

Essays (Short Articles)

He wrote short pieces giving his thoughts on different topics.

• Some Thoughts on the Present State of the English Peasantry, published in 1807. This book shared his ideas about farmers and villagers in England at that time.

Topographical Works (Books About Places)

These books described different places, their history, and important buildings.

• A Descriptive and Historical Account of various Palaces and Public Buildings, English and Foreign; with Biographical Notices of their Founders or Builders, and other eminent persons, published in 1810. This book described palaces and public buildings in England and other countries.
• The Beauties of England and Wales: He contributed to this popular series, writing about specific areas:
  • History of Oxfordshire, published in 1813.
  • Warwickshire, published in 1814.
  • Middlesex, published in 1816.
• Introduction to the Beauties of England and Wales, comprising observations on the Britons, the Romans in Britain, the Anglo-Saxons, the Anglo-Danes, and the Normans, published in 1818. This book gave an overview of the early history of Britain.
• Histrionic Topography, or the Birthplaces, Residences, and Funeral Monuments of the most distinguished Actors, published in 1818. This book was about famous actors and where they lived or were buried.
• The Picture of England, or Historical and Descriptive Delineations of the most curious Works of Nature and Art in each County, published in 1820. This book described interesting natural and man-made things in each county of England.
• The Delineations of Gloucestershire, a book about Gloucestershire.
• The Beauties of Ireland, published in 1826, in two volumes. This book described places in Ireland.

Brewer also wrote articles for different magazines. These included Universal, Monthly, and Gentleman's magazines.

See also

• List of Minerva Press authors
• Minerva Press