Ellen Velvin

Ellen Velvin was a British author whose work centered largely on animals and the natural world. A reliable Victorian-era reference notes that she was born in 1862 in Plymouth, the daughter of watchmaker James F. Velvin, and that she became a Fellow of the Zoological Society.

Her books often focused on wild creatures and their behavior, blending storytelling with observation. Titles linked to her include Rataplan, a Rogue Elephant; and Other Stories, Behind the Scenes with Wild Animals, and work connected with animal trainer Frank C. Bostock, including an edited edition of The Training of Wild Animals.

Some online sources list her as having died in 1918, but I could not confirm that detail from a strong primary reference here, so it is best treated cautiously. What does come through clearly is her lasting niche as a writer who helped young readers look at animals with fascination and feeling.