Bracebridge Hemyng was a prolific British writer best known for his dime novels, particularly the popular "Jack Harkaway" series. Here's a summary of what we know about him:
- Life: (1841-1901) Born in London, England. Son of a barrister, he was educated at Eton and studied law but found success in writing.
- Career: Started writing in the early 1860s. Though trained as a lawyer, he became a popular dime novelist, churning out adventure stories, including the long-running "Jack Harkaway" series aimed at young audiences.
- Work: Known for action-packed adventure stories, often featuring the hero Jack Harkaway. He also wrote on other topics, including a fictionalized account of the Paris Commune uprising. It is debated how many works he actually wrote, with some attributions uncertain.
