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S M Ellis - William Harrison Ainsworth & His Friends, Volume II, John Lane, 1911 Gunsmoke Rubbed and darkened boardsS M Ellis William Harrison Ainsworth & His Friends, Volume II, John Lane, 1911 The book is a detailed, two volume biography that delves into the life, career, and social circle of the 19th century English historical novelist William Harrison Ainsworth (18051882). At the time of its publication, Ellis noted that it was remarkable that no full record of Ainsworth's life had been published in the nearly three decades since the novelist's death,