C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne

Born in Bibury, Gloucestershire, in 1866, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne was an English novelist who also wrote under the name Weatherby Chesney. He was educated at Bradford Grammar School and Clare College, Cambridge, and later worked in journalism before building a successful writing career.

He became especially popular for his Captain Kettle stories, featuring a tough, memorable sea captain who first appeared in the 1890s. Hyne is also remembered for The Lost Continent: The Story of Atlantis, a notable early fantasy and scientific-romance novel that helped keep the Atlantis legend alive for later generations.

Although not as widely known today as some of his contemporaries, Hyne was a prolific and versatile writer whose fiction ranges from maritime adventure to mystery and imaginative speculation. His books still appeal to readers who enjoy energetic storytelling, bold characters, and a strong sense of old-fashioned adventure.