""James Skinner: A Memoir"" is a biographical account of the life of James Skinner, written by Maria Marcia Fanny Trench and published in 1884. The book covers Skinner's life from his birth in Scotland in 1778 to his death in India in 1841. Skinner was a British soldier who served in India, rising to the rank of colonel in the British Indian Army. He was also a successful businessman and landowner, and was known for his bravery and leadership on the...