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James, Henry

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  1. An American author of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. James is known for his novels, such as The Turn of the Screw and Portrait of a Lady.


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The philosopher and psychologist William James was Henry James's brother.

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Her biological father was a man named James Henry Dixon, a white farmer who was married with several children.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 17, 2024

"One of the poorest investments management can make is to repurchase stock shares," said economist and attorney James Henry.

From Salon Jun. 4, 2022

They are now in the throes of landmark genealogy work to link the country's modern-day residents - many of whom share surnames like Joseph, James, Henry and Gardner - back to their African ancestors.

From BBC May 4, 2022

James Henry Gooding, at presentations with his reenactment group.

From Washington Post Jul. 21, 2021

James Henry Trotter and his companions crouched close together on top of the peach as the night began closing in around them.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl

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