David Lester Richardson

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David Lester Richardson

1801–1865

A soldier, poet, editor, and teacher, he became an energetic literary presence in British India and helped shape Calcutta’s cultural life. His work moved between verse, journalism, and education, giving him a lasting place in nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian letters.

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Flowers and Flower-Gardens

Flowers and Flower-Gardens

by David Lester Richardson

Flowers and Flower-Gardens With an Appendix of Practical Instructions and Useful Information Respecting the Anglo-Indian Flower-Garden

by David Lester Richardson

About the author

Born in 1801, David Lester Richardson served as an officer in the East India Company while also building a career in literature. He wrote poetry, contributed to periodicals, and edited literary journals, developing a reputation as one of the notable English-language literary figures connected with British India.

Much of his life and work was tied to Calcutta, where he became known not only as a writer and editor but also as a teacher. He was closely associated with the city’s literary culture and is remembered for encouraging the study and appreciation of English literature in India.

Richardson died on November 17, 1865. Today he is chiefly remembered as a versatile nineteenth-century man of letters whose career brought together military service, publishing, poetry, and education.