Francis Francis

Born in London in 1822, he became best known as an English writer on angling and field sports. He worked as a clerk in the War Office before building a reputation through articles and books that spoke to both experienced fishermen and curious beginners.

His best-known book is A Book on Angling, first published in the 1860s and later expanded in revised editions. He also wrote on broader sporting subjects, and his writing was valued for being useful, readable, and grounded in firsthand experience.

He died in 1886. Although he is not as widely known today as some later outdoor writers, his books remain part of the history of British angling literature and are still of interest to readers who enjoy classic sporting nonfiction.