James Thorne, Of Shebbear, A Memoir: Compiled From His Diary And Letters (1873) is a biographical work that tells the story of James Thorne, a man from Shebbear, a small village in Devon, England. The book is compiled from Thorne's own diary and letters, which provide a unique insight into his life and experiences.Thorne was born in 1825 and lived a long and eventful life, which is chronicled in this memoir. He was a farmer, a businessman, and a devout...