author
James Milne
1865–1951
A Scottish journalist and man of letters, he moved easily between newspapers, essays, fiction, and literary criticism. His work reflects a long career in British journalism and a lively interest in books, public life, and the people of his time.
3 Audiobooks
The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being the Personal Life and Memoirs of the Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B.
by James Milne
The War Stories of Private Thomas Atkins
by James Milne
The Black Colonel
by James Milne
About the author
Born in 1865 and dying in 1951, James Milne was a Scottish journalist, editor, and author. Sources available during this search describe him as a native of Strathdon who was educated at Strathdon and Aboyne, and also note that he attended classes at Edinburgh University.
Milne built his career in journalism, beginning with the Aberdeen Free Press. He later founded and edited Book Monthly, and from 1904 to 1918 served as literary editor of the Daily Chronicle. He also contributed to papers and magazines including the Daily Telegraph, The Scotsman, and Cornhill Magazine.
Alongside his editorial work, he wrote books under his own name and under the pseudonyms Eliot Buckram and Elijah True. The records found for this search connect him with titles such as The War Stories of Private Thomas Atkins, Pages in Waiting, and The Romance of a Pro-Consul.