Joshua A. (Joshua Arthur) Nunn

Born on May 10, 1853, in County Wexford, Ireland, Joshua Arthur Nunn built a career that combined veterinary science, military service, and writing. He studied at the Royal Veterinary College in London, qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1877, and went on to serve in India and South Africa.

Nunn became known for practical professional books rather than literary fame. His works include Notes on Stable Management in India and the Colonies and Veterinary Toxicology, both shaped by his experience caring for animals in military and colonial settings. The writing is direct and useful, aimed at readers who needed dependable advice in the field.

Later in life he was also called to the bar, adding law to an already unusual career. He died in Oxford on February 23, 1908, leaving behind books that still interest readers studying veterinary history, horses, and colonial-era animal care.