Complex sentence: George Payne Rainsford James (August 9,1799-June 9,1860), novelist and historical writer, son of a physician in London, was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent.
Split into simpler sentences: George Payne Rainsford James (August 9,1799-June 9,1860), was an English novelist and historical writer, the son of a physician in London. He was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent.