H. I. M. Self

Very little biographical information about this author could be confirmed from reliable online sources. He is known primarily as the author of A Tramp's Scraps, a book published in 1913.

That book has been preserved by major public-domain archives, including Internet Archive and Project Gutenberg, where it is described as a collection of travel narratives and sketches. The stories are presented as episodes from a wandering life and include scenes from South America and other travels, with a tone that blends anecdote, hardship, and humor.

Because so few solid details about his personal life appear to be readily documented online, the book itself remains the clearest introduction to his voice: curious, observant, and drawn to the odd and memorable moments of travel.