b. 25 March 1793. d. 15 February 1833. Nationality: Scottish. VIAF.
First a clerk and bank teller, Aitken became a bookseller and began publishing his
writing. Published the short-lived but popular *Cabinet*, and became editor of *Constable’s
Miscellany* in 1827. Helped found the *Edinburgh Literary Journal*. Biographical information:
*ODNB*. (JS)