James Mew Explained

James Mew (1837 – 25 February 1913) was an English barrister and man of letters, a contributor to the Dictionary of National Biography.

Life

He was the son of George Mew of Holborn, educated at Merchant Taylors' School. He matriculated at Wadham College, Oxford in 1855, graduating B.A. in 1860. He was called to the bar at the Inner Temple in 1864.^{[1] [2]}

He died on 25 February 1913.^[3]

Works

• Drinks of the World (1893), with John Ashton^[4]
• Traditional Aspects of Hell (Ancient and Modern) (1903)^[5]

Notes and References

1. [s:Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886/Mew, James]
2. Book: Appendix. 1864. G. E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode. 262.
3. News: Lawyer's Incorrect Will . . 11 . 1913-06-05 . 2020-04-07 . Newspapers.com.
4. Book: Amerine. Maynard Andrew. Borg. Axel E.. A Bibliography on Grapes, Wines, Other Alcoholic Beverages, and Temperance: Works Published in the United States Before 1901. 20 February 2018. 1996. University of California Press. 9780520098053. 180.
5. Book: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Imaginary and Mythical Places. 20 February 2018. 2014-03-28. McFarland. 9781476615653. 167.