Thomas Ashe (writer) facts for kids
Thomas Ashe (born in 1770, died in 1835) was an Irish writer. He wrote many books, including novels and travel stories. He was known for sharing his adventures and observations from different countries.
About Thomas Ashe's Life
Thomas Ashe was born on July 15, 1770, in Glasnevin, a place near Dublin, Ireland. His father was a military officer who received some money even when not actively serving.
When he was young, Thomas joined a military regiment called the 83rd Regiment of Foot. However, the regiment was soon disbanded, so he didn't stay in the army for long. After that, he went to Bordeaux, France, to work in a business office.
Later, Thomas came back to Dublin. He got a job helping with schools as a secretary for the Diocesan and Endowed Schools Commission. But he faced financial difficulties, so he left his job and moved to Switzerland.
Thomas then spent several years traveling in different countries. He lived freely and experienced many ups and downs during his journeys. In his later years, he did not have much money. He passed away in Bath, England, on December 17, 1835.
What Thomas Ashe Wrote
Besides writing about his travels in his Memoirs, Thomas Ashe also published other books. Here are some of his works:
- Travels in America in 1806 (published in 1808)
- Memoirs of Mammoth and other Bones found in the vicinity of the Ohio (published in 1806)
- A Commercial and Geographical Sketch of Brazil and Madeira (published in 1812)
- History of the Azores (published in 1813)
He also wrote several novels, which are fictional stories. These include:
- Spirit of the Book (published in 1811, with a fourth edition in 1812)
- Liberal Critic, or Henry Percy (published in 1812)
- Soldier of Fortune (published in 1816)
