Anecdotes about Authors, and Artists

John Timbs (1801-1875) was an English author and antiquarian, whose literary career was both prolific and varied. Born in London, Timbs was adept at distilling vast troves of information into accessible and engaging compendiums on a diverse array of subjects, ranging from science and technology to history and the arts. Timbs started his career as a clerk but his passion for literature and talent f...