author
Richard Stead
1846–1911
A British writer and editor known for lively books on history, travel, exploration, and adventure. His works brought subjects such as Switzerland, mountaineering, the high seas, and Britain’s past to young and general readers alike.
2 Audiobooks
The story of Switzerland
by Lina Hug, Richard Stead
With Marlborough to Malplaquet : a story of the reign of Queen Anne
by Herbert Strang, Richard Stead
About the author
Richard Stead (1846–1911) was a British author, editor, and historian who wrote under the description “B.A.” and was associated with the Royal Historical Society. His books included The Story of Switzerland, written with Lina Hug, and Bygone Kent, which he edited.
Stead also wrote adventure and educational books such as Adventures on the High Seas, Adventures on the Great Rivers, Adventures on the High Mountains, and Daring Deeds of Great Mountaineers. For younger readers, he collaborated with Herbert Strang on historical tales including With the Black Prince, A Mariner of England, and With Marlborough to Malplaquet, combining fictional characters with major events from English history.