author
Henry Frith
b. 1840
Best known for bringing Jules Verne and other French adventure writers to English readers, this prolific Irish-born author also wrote popular fiction and practical books of his own. His career ranged from engineering to journalism, giving his work a lively mix of curiosity and know-how.
2 Audiobooks
Notable Voyagers, From Columbus to Nordenskiold
by William Henry Giles Kingston, Henry Frith
In the Yellow Sea
by Henry Frith
About the author
Born in Dublin on May 2, 1840, Henry Frith was an Irish engineer, journalist, translator, and author. He is remembered especially for translating works by Jules Verne into English, helping Victorian readers discover some of the era’s most celebrated adventure stories.
Frith’s writing life was remarkably productive. Alongside translations, he published novels, retellings of legends and history for younger readers, and a wide range of practical and instructional books. Sources consistently describe him as exceptionally prolific, with a body of work running to nearly 200 titles.
That mix of technical training and literary energy gave his books an accessible, practical feel. Whether he was adapting grand adventures or writing for general readers, he had a talent for making information and storytelling easy to enjoy.