author
William H. (William Henry) Rideing
1853–1918
A Liverpool-born writer who built his career in America, he moved easily between journalism, travel writing, history, and fiction. His books often turn places and people into lively stories, with a clear eye for adventure and everyday detail.
2 Audiobooks
Thackeray's London: a description of his haunts and the scenes of his novels
by William H. (William Henry) Rideing
Ocean Steamships A popular account of their construction, development, management and appliances
by French Ensor Chadwick, John H. Gould, Ridgely Hunt, J. D. Jerrold (James Douglas Jerrold) Kelley, William H. (William Henry) Rideing, A. E. (Albert Edward) Seaton
About the author
After the death of his mother, he left England for Chicago while still young and began writing for newspapers. By the 1870s he had turned fully to literary and magazine work, and he went on to become known as an author with close ties to both the United States and England.
His writing covered a wide range of subjects, including travel, city life, history, and fiction. Among his books are works on London, books about the early lives of famous authors, and novels and sketches that show his interest in character, place, and the textures of modern life.
That mix of reporter's curiosity and storyteller's touch gives his work much of its appeal today. He wrote for readers who wanted to learn something new without losing the pleasure of a good narrative, and his career reflects the broad, energetic magazine culture of the late nineteenth century.