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James Hall (writer)
American politician and judge
James Hall (August 19, 1793 - July 5, 1868) was an American judge and man of letters. He has been called a literary pioneer of the Midwestern United States.[1][page needed]
Biography
Hall was born at Philadelphia. After studying law for some time, in 1812 he joined the United States Army. In the war with Great Britain, he distinguished himself in engagements at Lundy’s Lane and Fort Erie. At the end of the war, he accompanied an expedition against Algiers, but in 1818 he resigned his commission, and continued the study of law at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
In 1820, Hall moved to Shawneetown, Illinois, where he commenced practice at the bar and also edited the Illinois Gazette. Soon after he was appointed public prosecutor of the circuit, and in 1824 state circuit judge. In 1827 he became state treasurer, and held that office till 1831, but he continued at the same time his legal practice and also edited the Illinois Intelligencer. Subsequently, he became editor of the Western Souven Michael Gruber Michael Gruber was born and raised in New York City, and educated in its public schools. He went to Columbia, earning a BA in English literature. After college he did editorial work at various small magazines in New York,... (more) Steve Hamilton Steve Hamilton is the New York Times–bestselling author of twelve novels, most recently The Second Life of Nick Mason and Die a Stranger. His debut, A Cold Day in Paradise,won both an ... (more) We recommend 3 similar authors View all 3 Read-Alikes James Hall is an Art Critic, Historian, Lecturer and Broadcaster, renowned for his versatility and originality. Formerly Chief Art Critic of the Sunday Correspondent and of the Guardian, he is currently Research Professor at Southampton University. He contributes to the Art Newspaper and Times Literary Supplement, as well as to many magazines and catalogues. He has appeared on ‘Today' and 'Start the Week’. Examples of his work can be found at https://soton.academia.edu/jhall?from_navbar=true. Latest publications: THE ARTIST'S STUDIO: A Cultural History, Thames & Hudson, October 2022 This ground-breaking book explores the myths and realities of the creative space from antiquity to now drawing on an unrivalled range of visual and written sources. The sights, sounds, smells and temperatures of the studio are brought to life, while key individuals, trends and turning points are thoughtfully explored. For the first time, outstanding artisans, amateurs and some fictional artists are discussed alongside professional painters and sculptors. Protagonists include Ovid’s Pygma
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