Grant James

Grant, James (1822-1887), novelist, was born at Edinburgh, and at 12 years old went to Newfoundland. In 1839 he was gazetted ensign in the 62nd Infantry, but did not stay long in the army. His first novel, Romance of War, dealt with the Peninsular War, while the next, the Aide-de-Camp, illustrated the Calabrian expedition. Other well-known novels are Frank Hilton, Harry Ogilvie, and the Highlanders of Glen Ora. He also published a work on British Battles.