author
Rosalind Northcote
1873–1950
A nature-loving English writer, she is best remembered for books that brought readers into herb lore and the landscapes of Devon. Her work blends practical knowledge, local history, and a clear affection for the natural world.
2 Audiobooks
Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts
by Rosalind Northcote
The Book of Herbs
by Rosalind Northcote
About the author
Born in 1873, Lady Rosalind Lucy Stafford Northcote was an English author connected with the Northcote family of Devon. Reliable records identify her as the daughter of the 2nd Earl of Iddesleigh, and she died unmarried in 1950.
She wrote books that reflect both curiosity and close observation, including The Book of Herbs and Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts. These works helped make her known as a writer who could move easily between gardening, folklore, travel, and regional history.
Her writing still feels inviting because it is rooted in real places and everyday interests rather than grand theory. Readers drawn to older nonfiction about plants, countryside life, and the character of Devon may find her especially appealing.