J. C. (John Collis) Snaith

Born on 24 February 1876, John Collis Snaith was an English writer from Nottingham. He is also remembered as a professional cricketer, and that sporting background makes him a distinctive figure among novelists of his era.

Snaith went on to publish many novels and became known as a productive author of popular fiction in the early 1900s. Today, his books continue to find readers through public-domain libraries and audiobook projects, where his stories offer an easy window into the tastes and storytelling style of his time.

He died on 8 December 1936. Though he is not as widely known now as some of his contemporaries, his career remains notable for combining life in county cricket with a substantial body of fiction.