The Rights of Man · Character

George Chalmers

British writer and critic of Paine, author of a hostile biography.

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Also known as Mr. George Chalmers, Mr. Chalmers, George

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Referenced as the author of a spurious 'Life' of Paine, published by a ministerial bookseller.

George Chalmers first appears in 0002 part first being an answer to mr burke s attack on the french revolution.

With Thomas Paine (rivalry): Chalmers, writing under a pseudonym, authored a hostile biography of Paine, making them bitter literary adversaries.

In Appendix: Referenced as the author of a spurious 'Life' of Paine, published by a ministerial bookseller.

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