Recollections Of The Life Of John Binns : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163286821 : 1163286826 : 10 Sep 2010 : Recollections of the Life of John Binns is an autobiographical book written by John Binns, a prominent figure in the political and journalistic scene of the 19th century. The book is a detailed account of his life, from his birth in England in 1772 to his death in Philadelphia in 1860. Binns was a man of many talents and interests, and his recollections cover a wide range of topics, including his involvement in the Napoleonic Wars, his career as a journalist and editor, his political activism, and his personal relationships.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different period of Binns' life. The first chapter describes his childhood and early years in England, where he worked as a printer's apprentice and developed a love for literature and politics. The following chapters detail his experiences as a soldier in the British army during the Napoleonic Wars