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Author: Benjamin Clarke

Author: Benjamin Clarke (1836–1893)

Biography: Benjamin Clarke was born on 16 July 1836 in London, the son of Peter Courtenay Clarke. He was the general editor for the publishing arm of the Sunday School Union and secretary of the Homes for Little Boys at Farningham, Kent. Clarke was also the editor of Kind Words and the Sunday School Chronicle. In addition he wrote works aimed at young readers including fiction. He died on 30 January 1893 in London.

Author Tags:

• Editors
• Publishers

References: Allibone; Boase

Fiction Titles:

1. Crocker the Clown: A Tale for Boys.  1 vol.  London: Cassell, 1869.
2. The Toll-Keepers, and Other Stories for the Young.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: W. P. Nimmo, 1871.
3. My First and Last Voyage.  1 vol.  Edinburgh: W. P. Nimmo, 1871.
4. Pounceford Hall: A Story of School Life.  1 vol.  London: Sunday School Union, 1872.
5. The Land of the Pigtail: Its People and Customs, From a Boy's Point of View.  1 vol.  London: Sunday School Union, 1874.
6. Will Norbury: A Tale of the Cornish Coast.  1 vol.  London: Sunday School Union, 1875.
7. The Infant Zephyr: A Tale of Strolling Life.  1 vol.  London: Sunday School Union, 1878.
8. Barton Ferris: A Tale of Village Life and Work.  1 vol.  London: Sunday School Union, 1879.