Ralph Whitlock

Born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, Ralph Whitlock was a farmer, broadcaster, journalist and author. Over the course of his life, Whitlock wrote over one hundred books, including both children’s and non-fiction, penning some of which under diffrent pseudonyms. Much of Whitlock’s writing was influenced by his conservationism and his farm upbringing. His knowledge on farming, forestry as well as sustainability aided him in the writing of many of his non-fiction books. Whitlock’s love of the land also inspired him to write several books about British country life and its history, examining the traditions, practices, and folklore of his ancestors.