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George Waring

1806–1878

A gentle 19th-century writer of animal stories, remembered for inviting young readers into the lives of squirrels, hedgehogs, and other small British mammals. His best-known book blends lively storytelling with close attention to the habits of wildlife.

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The Squirrels and other animals

The Squirrels and other animals

by George Waring

About the author

George Waring (1806–1878) is known for The Squirrels and Other Animals; or, Illustrations of the Habits and Instincts of Many of the Smaller British Quadrupeds, a nature book for younger readers published in London by Harvey and Darton. The work introduces animals through short, engaging episodes while focusing on their behavior and everyday lives.

Modern library and ebook records consistently identify him with the dates 1806–1878. Beyond that, reliable biographical details are surprisingly scarce in the sources I could confirm, so he remains a somewhat shadowy figure despite the lasting availability of his writing.

What still comes through clearly is the appeal of his style: warm, curious, and eager to make the natural world feel vivid. Readers drawn to classic animal writing and early popular natural history will likely find his work both charming and approachable.