While "Frith and Kingston" are often listed together as authors, they are actually credited as two separate contributors. Here's a breakdown of what we know about each:
Henry Frith
- There's less biographical information readily available about Henry Frith.
- We know for sure that he collaborated with W. H. G. Kingston on at least two books:
- "Notable Voyagers: From Columbus to Nordenskiold"
- "Great African Travellers"
W. H. G. Kingston (William Henry Giles Kingston)
- A more prominent figure, W. H. G. Kingston was a prolific writer known for boys' adventure stories.
- He lived from 1814 to 1880.
- Some details about his life include:
- Born in London, England.
- Developed a love for the sea at a young age.
- Briefly attended Cambridge University before pursuing writing.
- Wrote numerous books, likely including many solo works besides his collaborations with Frith.
Their Work Together
- Frith and Kingston's collaborations focused on compiling anthologies about explorers and adventurers.
- "Notable Voyagers" chronicles the history of exploration from Columbus to Nordenskiold.
- "Great African Travellers" likely follows a similar format, highlighting explorers who ventured into Africa.
In Conclusion
- Frith and Kingston worked together on at least two books about explorers.
- W. H. G. Kingston was the more established author, while Henry Frith's role seems to be primarily as a collaborator on these specific works.
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