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John Leyland
1857–1924
A versatile English writer whose books ranged from naval history and medicine to gardening and travel, he had a gift for turning specialist subjects into lively reading. His work captures the curiosity and confidence of late Victorian and Edwardian Britain.
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The Achievement of the British Navy in the World-War
by John Leyland
About the author
John Leyland was an English author and journalist active from the late 19th century into the early 20th. Library and archive records identify him as born in 1857 or 1858 and dying in 1924, so the exact birth year is a little uncertain.
His bibliography shows an unusually wide range. He wrote and edited books on naval history, including The Royal Navy and The Achievement of the British Navy in the World-War; worked on medical and biographical reference projects such as Contemporary Medical Men and Their Professional Work; and was also associated with richly illustrated books on gardens, country houses, and regional travel, including The Shakespeare Country Illustrated.
That variety is what makes him memorable. Rather than belonging to one narrow field, he seems to have been a skilled popular writer and commentator who could gather facts, shape them for general readers, and present them in an attractive, accessible way.