Dick O' the Fens (Esprios Classics): A Tale of the Great East Swamp

George Manville Fenn (3 January 1831 in Pimlico - 26 August 1909 in Isleworth) was a prolific English novelist journalist editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles George Alfred Henty. Fenn was largely self-educated teaching himself French German and Italian. After studying at Battersea Training College for Teachers (1851-1854) he became the master of a national school at Alford Lincolnshire. He later became a printer editor and publisher of some short-lived periodicals. Fenns first story for boys Hollowdell Grange appeared in 1867. It was followed by a succession of other novels for juveniles and adults. He also wrote for the theatre and authored many historical fiction novels.