active 1857-1887 James W. Benson

Little is firmly documented here beyond the record that James W. Benson was active between 1857 and 1887, so it is safest to describe him as a 19th-century author associated with writing on time and horology.

His best-known surviving work is Time and Time-Tellers, published in 1875. The book explores both the idea of time itself and the long history of devices used to measure it, making it appealing to readers interested in science, craftsmanship, and everyday history.

Because the available sources in this search were limited, some biographical details about his life remain unclear. Even so, the book shows a writer who could turn a technical subject into something thoughtful and readable for a general audience.