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Alfred H. (Alfred Henry) Miles
1848–1929
A hugely productive Victorian writer, editor, and anthologist, he published across poetry, children's literature, journalism, and reference works. His books helped bring classic poems and stories to a wide readership in Britain and beyond.
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Fifty-two Stories of the British Navy, from Damme to Trafalgar.
by Alfred H. (Alfred Henry) Miles
About the author
Born on February 26, 1848, Alfred Henry Miles was an English writer whose career stretched across poetry, journalism, editing, lecturing, and music. He became especially known for his energy and range, producing a remarkable number of books during the late Victorian and early 20th-century years.
Miles wrote and edited works for both adults and children, and he is often remembered as an anthologist who gathered poetry and prose into accessible collections. Sources describe him as the author of well over 100 volumes, with interests that ranged from literary compilations to children's storybooks and recitations.
He died on October 30, 1929. Although he is not as widely known today as some of the writers he published, his work played a real part in shaping how many readers encountered popular poetry and general literature in his time.