author
Hugh S. (Hugh Sterling) Eayrs
1894–1940
Best remembered for the brisk Canadian biography Sir Isaac Brock, he was a writer and publishing figure whose work moved easily between history, fiction, and literary life. His career was closely tied to Macmillan of Canada, giving his books an insider's feel for the world of early 20th-century publishing.
2 Audiobooks
Sir Isaac Brock
by Hugh S. (Hugh Sterling) Eayrs
The Amateur Diplomat: A Novel
by Hugh S. (Hugh Sterling) Eayrs, Thomas B. (Thomas Bertram) Costain
About the author
Born in 1894 and dead by 1940, Hugh Sterling Eayrs was a Canadian author and publishing professional. Available records connect him with Macmillan of Canada, and surviving public-domain listings show a small but interesting body of work under his name, including the historical biography Sir Isaac Brock.
He also collaborated with Thomas B. Costain on The Amateur Diplomat, which suggests a writer comfortable in both nonfiction and fiction. That mix helps explain his appeal today: his books belong to a period when publishers, editors, and authors often moved in the same close literary circles.
Although detailed biographical information appears to be limited online, Eayrs remains a notable figure for readers interested in early Canadian writing and publishing. His work offers a snapshot of Canada's literary culture in the years between the world wars.