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1868–1948
Best known as a champion of real tennis and an energetic advocate of healthy living, this Edwardian writer brought sport, diet, and self-improvement together in a way that reached a wide popular audience. His books reflect the same practical spirit that shaped his work as a restaurateur and public health enthusiast.

by E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson, Eustace Miles

by Eustace Miles
Eustace Hamilton Miles (1868–1948) was an English author, athlete, and restaurateur. He is remembered both for his success in real tennis and rackets and for the many books he wrote on health, exercise, diet, and personal development.
Beyond sport, Miles became a well-known public voice for healthier eating in Britain. He promoted vegetarian-friendly food, ran restaurants associated with his name, and wrote in a direct, practical style aimed at everyday readers rather than specialists.
That mix of athletic discipline and popular health advice gives his work its particular character. For readers today, he stands out as a lively Edwardian figure who tried to make better living feel approachable and useful.