Humphrys, Leslie George
HUMPHRYS, Leslie George
HUMPHRYS, Leslie George. Also writes as Geoffrey Humphrys. British, b. 1921. Genres: Children's non-fiction, Writing/Journalism. Career: Freelance journalist. Headmaster, North Walsham County Primary School, Norfolk, 1959-81. Publications: (as Geoffrey Humphrys) Time to Live, 1959; Wonders of Life (Books 1-4), 1959; Weather in Britain, 1963; Your Body at Work, 1963; Men Learn to Fly, 1966; Life is Exciting, 1966; Science Through Experience (Books 1-3), 1967; Fruit and Fruit Growing, 1969; Drinks, 1970; Men Travel in Space, 1971; Glass and Glass Making, 1971; Tools, 1974; Motion and Power, 1974; Machines, 1976. Address: 27 Litester Close, North Walsham, Norfolk, England.
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