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Jane Porter (17 January 1776 – 24 May 1850) was an English historical novelist, dramatist and literary figure. Her work The Scottish Chiefs is seen as one of the earliest historical novels and remains popular among children in Scotland.
Jane Porter (17 January 1776 – 24 May 1850) was an English historical novelist, dramatist and literary figure. Her work The Scottish Chiefs is seen as one of the earliest historical novels and remains popular among children in Scotland.
[Philadelphia] : Published by Bradford & Inskeep, Philadelphia; also by Inskeep & Bradford, New-York; William M'Ilhenny [i.e., M'Ilhenney], Boston; Edward J. Coale, Baltimore; and Morford, Willington, & Co. Charleston, South-Carolina., 1810
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