James Silk Buckingham was a British author, journalist and traveller, known for his contributions to Indian journalism. He was a pioneer among the Europeans who fought for a liberal press in India. Wikipedia
Born: August 25, 1786, England, United Kingdom
Died: June 30, 1855 (age 68 years), London, United Kingdom
Children: Leicester Silk Buckingham
Books
The Slave States of America
1842
Travels in Palestine, Through the Countries of Bashan and Gilead, East of the River Jordan: Including a Visit to the Cities of Geraza and Gamala, in the Decapolis
1821
Travels in Mesopotamia
1827
National evils and practical remedies
1849
Travels in Assyria, Media, and Persia
1829
Travels in Assyria, Media, and Persia, Including a Journey From Bagdad by Mount Zagros, to Hamadan, the Ancient Ecbatani, Researches in Ispahan and the Ruins of Persepolis, and Journey From Thence by Shiraz and Shapoor to the Sea-Shore; Description of Bu,
1830