Jenkins, John Edward

John Edward (1838-), an English author. He was born at Bangalore, India. He received his education at McGill University, Canada, and at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a liberal and has written books and pamphlets on political subjects. His works include Lord Bantam, Little Hodge, A Paladin of Fortune, Jobson's Enemies, and the one which made him famous, Ginx's Baby, His Birth and Misfortunes. It is a satire on the management of pauperism in England, including the national poor laws and also the administration of sectarian charitable institutions. It was published in 1871 and exerted a marked influence upon social reforms.