Richard Rowe (9 March 1828 – 9 December 1879) was an English writer, journalist, and tutor, also active in Australia. He is best known for his adventure stories aimed at children and young adults, as well as his realistic portrayals of poverty and working-class life.
Biography
Rowe was born at Spring Gardens, Doncaster, then in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England, the son of Thomas Rowe, a Wesleyan minister. Thomas Rowe died while Richard was still very young, and the family moved to Colchester, Essex, where Richard was educated at Mr Bradnack's school.
In his mid-20s, Rowe emigrated to New South Wales, Australia, where he became part of a literary circle that included Frank Fowler, William Wilkes, and Sheridan Moore. He later returned to England.
He died on 9 December 1879 and was buried on the eastern side of Highgate Cemetery in London.
Publications
- The Boy in the Bush: A Tale of Australian Life
- Roughing It
- The Deserted Ship
- A Haven of Rest
