A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature/Edgar, John George
Edgar, John George (1834-1864).—Writer for Boys, s. of Rev. John E. Hutton, Berwickshire. Among his books are Boyhood of Great Men (1853), Runnymede and Lincoln Fair (1866), Footprints of Famous Men, Cressy and Poictiers. He was also the first editor of Every Boy's Magazine.