Guy Boohby

About

Nineteenth century Australian author best known for his Doctor Nikola series of adventure novels.

Before Fame

He spent his youth studying in London and worked for the mayor of Adelaide before beginning his writing career.

Trivia

He wrote a number of collections of popular ghost stories, which were included in his collections Uncle Joe's Legacy and Other Stories.

Family Life

Both his father and his grandfather were involved in local Australian politics.

Associated With

Novelist Rudyard Kipling was a personal friend and mentor of his.