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George W. Gough
A British historian and economist who also wrote fiction, he moved easily between storytelling and plainspoken books about work, wages, and public policy. His writing reflects an early-20th-century interest in history, everyday economics, and the lives of ordinary people.
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The Yeoman Adventurer
by George W. Gough
About the author
George W. Gough, also known as George Woolley Gough, was a British writer active in the early 20th century. Records for his books connect him with Balliol College, Oxford, and describe him as a historian and economist.
His work ranged widely. He wrote the historical novel The Yeoman Adventurer, and he also published accessible nonfiction on economics and public affairs, including The Economic Consequences of Socialism, Wealth and Work, and Half-past Twelve: Dinner Hour Studies for the Odd Half-Hours.
That mix of interests gives his writing a practical, curious feel. Whether he was telling a story or explaining economic ideas, he seems to have aimed at general readers rather than specialists, making complicated subjects more approachable.