Richard Twiss (writer) facts for kids
Richard Twiss (born 1747, died 1821) was an English writer. He was famous for his books about travel and the game of chess.
Life of a Traveler
Richard Twiss was born in Rotterdam, a city in Holland, on April 26, 1747. His father was an English merchant living there. Richard also had a younger brother named Francis Twiss, who became a writer too.
Richard Twiss had a lot of money, which allowed him to travel widely. He explored many parts of Europe. Before 1770, he journeyed through Holland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Bohemia. He then returned to England.
In 1772, he traveled to Spain and Portugal, coming back home the next year. In 1775, he visited Ireland. Later in his life, Twiss focused on writing and art. He even tried a business project to make paper, but it caused him to lose money. He also visited France during the French Revolution and wrote about what he saw there.
Richard Twiss passed away in Somers Town, London on March 5, 1821.
Richard Twiss's Books
Richard Twiss wrote several books, mostly about his travels and other interests. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Travels through Portugal and Spain in 1772 and 1773: This book was published in London in 1775. It included a picture called "Our Lady of the Fish." The book was also printed in Dublin and translated into French and German.
- Tour in Ireland in 1775: Published in London in 1776, this book had several editions in Ireland. In the book, Twiss mentioned that he had taken 16 sea trips and traveled about 27,000 miles in total.
- A Trip to Paris in July and August 1792: This book came out in London in 1793. It was also published in Dublin as a two-volume set.
- Chess: This book was published without his name on it between 1787 and 1789. It came in two volumes and was all about the game of chess.
- Miscellanies: This was a collection of various writings, published in London in 1805 in two volumes.
