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Arthur Catherall

1906 – 1980

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Lived 1906 – 1980 (aged 73). Arthur Catherall was a British writer, children's writer and author.

Arthur Catherall (1906–1980) was an English author, mostly of works for children.

Catherall was born in Bolton, England. During the Second World War he served with the RAF in Burma and East Bengal. He also travelled widely in Europe, Africa and the Far East. A keen sailor, he also made several voyages in British trawlers to the fishing grounds off the coast of Iceland.

His writing career was diverse and prolific, writing under his own name and also at least seven pseudonyms, including A. R. Channel; Dan Corby; J. Baltimore; Linda Peters; Peter Hallard; Trevor Maine and Margaret Ruthin. He wrote magazine short stories, single novels and series novels for all age groups and genders. By 1973 his U.K. publishers, J.M. Dent and Sons, claimed that sales of his books exceeded one million copies

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Birth century
Also known as
Margaret Ruthin, A. R. Channel, Dan Corby, J. Baltimore, Linda Peters, Peter Hallard
moreTrevor Maine

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Arthur Catherall's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Catherall?

author (1906-1980)

When was Arthur Catherall born?

Arthur Catherall was born on 6 February 1906 in Bolton.

When did Arthur Catherall die?

Arthur Catherall died on 6 January 1980.

What was Arthur Catherall's occupation?

Arthur Catherall was a writer, children's writer and author.

What nationality was Arthur Catherall?

Arthur Catherall was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Catherall

· Wikidata: Q4798220

· DBpedia: Arthur Catherall

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