Elspeth huxley parents as teachers
Education SupplementChristine Nicholls, like Elspeth Huxley, spent much of her childhood in Kenya, where her parents were teachers.
Elspeth Huxley, born Elspeth Grant in 1907, was an agriculture student at Reading in the 1920s..
Huxley, Elspeth (–)
Prolific English writer of nonfiction and fiction who is especially noted for her widely acclaimed books about her experiences in, and the history of, East Africa during the 20th century. Born Elspeth Josceline Grant on July 23, , in London, England; died in Tetbury, England, in January ; daughter of Josceline Grant (an army major and farmer) and Eleanor Lillian (Grosvenor) Grant; attended Reading University, Diploma in Agriculture, ; attended Cornell University, –28; married Gervas Huxley (a tea commissioner and writer), on December 12, (died ); children: Charles Grant Huxley (b.
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Parents moved to Kenya (); joined them (); returned to England (), sent away to boarding school at Aldeburgh in Suffolk; returned to Kenya (); attended Reading University, England (–27); studied at Cornell University (); worked as assistant press officer for Empire Marketing board, London, England (–32); author (–97); worked for British Broadcasting Corp.
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