John Finnemore
John Finnemore (1863–1915) was a British school teacher and writer of fictional novels and history and geography texts of countries - most are for younger readers. Finnemore contributed stories to popular boys' magazines of his time such as The Boy's Own Paper and Boys' Realm but he is best remembered for his books about Teddy Lester and his friends at Slapton, a fictitious English public school. The stories have a strong sporting focus, with Lester excelling at rugby, cricket and other games. He also wrote a few adult novels. Finnemore was also a writer of early Boy Scout fiction.
Peeps at Many Lands: Japan
"Peeps at Many Lands: Japan" by John Finnemore is a descriptive account focused on Japanese culture, daily life, and geography written during the late...
By John Finnemore
Peeps at Many Lands: England
"Peeps at Many Lands: England" by John Finnemore is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work explores the sights, history,...
By John Finnemore
Peeps at Many Lands—India
"Peeps at Many Lands—India" by John Finnemore is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a vivid exploration of various re...
By John Finnemore
Jack Haydon's Quest
"Jack Haydon's Quest" by John Finnemore is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the young protagonist, Jack Haydon, a talented...
By John Finnemore
The Wolf Patrol: A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts
"The Wolf Patrol: A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts" by John Finnemore is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. This story r...
By John Finnemore