Author: Robert Richardson
Author: Robert Richardson (1850–1901)
Biography: Robert Richardson was born on 7 January 1850 in New South Wales, the son of merchant and politician John Richardson. He worked in his father's business and earned a B.A. from the University of Sydney before entering journalism in which he became a prolific contributor to English periodicals as well as Australian newspapers. From 1886 to 1894, he lived in Edinburgh. In addition to journalism, Richardson published poetry and books for boys. His last years were troubled by ill health. He never married and died unexpectedly on 4 October 1901 in Armidale.
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References: British Census (1891); Sydney Evening News (5 October 1901)
Fiction Titles:
- The Cold Shoulder: or, A Half-Year at Craiglea. 1 vol. Edinburgh: William Oliphant and Co., 1876.
- Our Junior Mathematical Master: and, A Perilous Errand. 1 vol. Edinburgh: William Oliphant and Co., 1876.
- Black Harry: or, Lost in the Bush. 1 vol. Edinburgh: William Oliphant and Co., 1877.
- The Boys of Willoughby School: A Tale. 1 vol. Edinburgh: W. P. Nimmo, 1877.
- The Young Cragsman, and Other Stories. 1 vol. Edinburgh: William Oliphant and Co., 1878.
- Almost a Hero: or, School-Days at Ashcombe. 1 vol. Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1880.
- Beneath the Southern Cross: A Story. 1 vol. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Publishing Company, 1880.
- Phil's Champion: An Irish Story. 1 vol. Edinburgh: William Oliphant and Co., 1880.
- The Best of Chums and Other Stories. 1 vol. London: Oliphant, 1881.
- Little Flotsam: A Story for Boys and Girls. And Other Tales. 1 vol. London: Cassell, 1881.
- Ralph's Year in Russia: A Story of Travel and Adventure in Eastern Europe. 1 vol. Edinburgh: Nelson and Sons, 1882.
- The Hut in the Bush: A Tale of Australian Adventure. And Other Stories. 1 vol. London: Oliphant, 1883.