Herbert Strang

Herbert Strang was the joint pseudonym of English writers George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L’Estrange (1867–1947). Both worked for Oxford University Press, serving as co-editors in its Juvenile Department from 1907 until 1939, while also producing popular adventure books for children.

Writing mainly for boys, they created stories set across the globe and throughout history, including Kobo, Brown of Moukden, With Drake on the Spanish Main, Barclay of the Guides, and Round the World in Seven Days. The name “Herbert Strang” was also used on anthologies and other children’s books, while some girls’ adventure books appeared under the related name “Mrs Herbert Strang.”