B. Granville (Bernard Granville) Baker

Born in Pune, India, in 1870, Bernard Granville Baker was known in print as B. Granville Baker. He served in the British Army and also built a reputation as a painter, especially of military subjects.

Alongside his military career, he wrote and illustrated a number of books. His work ranged across travel, history, and war, with titles connected to places such as Constantinople and the late Ottoman world, reflecting a strong interest in landscapes, fortifications, and imperial history.

Baker died in 1957. He remains an interesting figure for readers who enjoy older nonfiction shaped by direct observation, visual detail, and the perspective of someone who moved between art, soldiering, and writing.