Henry Frith (1840 – 1917) was an Irish engineer who translated the works of Jules Verne and others, as well as writing his own works. His prolific output amounted to nearly 200 works between translations, novels, and instructional titles.
The first version of this book was written by Henry Frith and published in 1883. A Speaker The language is so florid I had to take notes and find the meanings of words such as "Connubial bliss", "Avocation", "Lymphatic temperament", "Virago", "Pallidity", "Rubedity", "Fuscedity", and "Mollicity".