Edward Wyke Smith Writer

Edward Augustine Wyke-Smith (1871–1935) was an English author, mining engineer and adventurer. He is the author of The Marvellous Land of Snergs, now particularly noted as an inspiration for Tolkien's creation of hobbits.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1871
Birth nameEdward Augustine Wyke-Smith
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1935

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Writer

genre
Children's literature
notable work
The Marvellous Land of Snergs

Edward Wyke Smith on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.oldearthbooks.com/snergs.htm
  2. http://www.tolkien-online.com/tolkiens-sources.html
  3. http://www.tolkiencollector.com/snergs.htm