M. Alderton (Maurice Alderton) Pink

Maurice Alderton Pink wrote practical guides for readers who wanted to use English well. His books include English Grammar, Composition and Correspondence and Craftsmanship in Writing, works that helped build his reputation as a straightforward guide to grammar, style, and effective expression.

He also wrote beyond language instruction. Titles such as Procrustes: or, The Future of English Education, A Realist Looks at Democracy, and Social Reconstruction suggest a writer deeply interested in education, civic life, and the shape of society.

Reliable biographical detail about his personal life is limited in the sources I could confirm, so the clearest picture comes from his books themselves: an author and educator focused on clear thinking, strong writing, and serious public debate.