Home › Authors › William Russell 👤 William Russell b. 1782 – d. 1845 · 3 books Biography English writer in the 19th century, producing works of fiction. He is considered among the first and most prolific authors to write 'police memoirs' or detective stories Books by William Russell Speech of Mr. Russell, of Ohio Speech of Mr. Russell, of Ohio, on the tariff bill, delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States, July, 1842 1979 Speech of Mr. Russell, of Ohio Speech of Mr. Russell, of Ohio, on the tariff bill 1842 [Mr. Russell's address] 1832