S. H. (Samuel Henry) Wintle

Born in Hobart Town on September 16, 1830, he became known in Tasmania as a scholar, publicist, and poet with a strong interest in natural history. He wrote on subjects ranging from geology and fossils to local literature, and was elected a fellow of the Linnean Society of London in 1880.

His best-known book, Wayside Sketches in Tasmania (1880), reflects the mix that made his writing distinctive: close attention to place, a love of the island’s natural beauty, and a habit of connecting scenery with history and science. He also published articles in newspapers and learned journals, especially on Tasmanian geological topics.

Later in life he moved to Melbourne, where he continued writing and publishing scientific and literary pieces. No reliable portrait image could be confirmed from the sources I found, so a profile image is not included.