W. N. (William Nelson) Hutchinson

Born in 1803, William Nelson Hutchinson built a long career in the British Army and eventually rose to the rank of general. He served in the 46th Regiment of Foot, later commanded the 20th Regiment of Foot, acted as Governor of Bermuda in 1846, and went on to become General Officer Commanding the Western District.

Alongside his military life, he wrote practical books that kept his name in print long after his service years. He is especially associated with Dog Breaking (first published in 1848), a well-known guide to training sporting dogs, and he also wrote on military drill. Modern library and public-domain records continue to list his works, showing that readers still find value in his direct, useful style.

Hutchinson died in 1895. Reliable sources found here identify him chiefly as a British Army officer and author, but I did not find a confirmed portrait image suitable to return with confidence.