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Arthur de Carle Sowerby
1885–1954
Born in China to a missionary family, this British naturalist turned a lifelong fascination with wildlife and travel into books, expeditions, and scientific work. His writing brings together field observation, adventure, and a close knowledge of northern China and Manchuria.
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Sport and science on the Sino-Mongolian frontier
by Arthur de Carle Sowerby
About the author
Born in Taiyuan, Shanxi, on 8 July 1885, he grew up in China, where his father was a Baptist missionary. After a short period of study at Bristol University, he returned to China and began collecting zoological specimens, building a career as a naturalist, explorer, writer, and publisher.
Much of his work was tied to the natural history of China and Manchuria. He took part in expeditions, wrote about wildlife and travel, and became known for helping document the region's animals for scientific audiences as well as general readers.
He also worked in publishing and editing, including work connected with The China Journal. Arthur de Carle Sowerby died on 16 August 1954, leaving behind a body of writing that blends firsthand observation with a strong sense of place.