author
Francis Rolt-Wheeler
1876–1960
A prolific British author whose career ranged from boys’ adventure stories and popular science to astrology, Theosophy, and other esoteric subjects. His unusual life included work as a journalist, Episcopal priest, lecturer, and editor in both North America and Europe.
10 Audiobooks
The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men
by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
The Boy With the U. S. Foresters
by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries
by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
The Boy With the U. S. Survey
by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
Plotting in pirate seas
by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
The Boy With the U.S. Miners
by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
The Boy With the U.S. Census
by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
The Wonder of War on Land
by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers
by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
The monster-hunters
by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
About the author
Born Francis William Wheeler in Forest Hill, London, in 1876, he moved to the United States in 1893 and worked in journalism before becoming an Episcopal priest in 1904. He later served as a hospital chaplain in New York and lectured on the scientific work of the U.S. government.
Writing under the name Francis Rolt-Wheeler, he became known for adventure and educational books for boys, including series centered on American explorers, aviators, weather experts, and other figures. His work also included broad studies of science and history.
In later life, Rolt-Wheeler turned increasingly toward astrology, Theosophy, and esoteric religion. He lived in North Africa and France, edited the French-language journal L’Astrosophie, and remained active in occult and spiritual organizations until his death in Nice in 1960.