L. du Garde Peach
Lawrence du Garde Peach (14 February 1890 – 31 December 1974), who wrote under the name L. du Garde Peach, was an English author and playwright for radio, stage, and screen. He is probably best remembered as the author of over thirty works in the Adventure from History series of non-fiction books for children which was published by Ladybird Books between 1957 and his death in 1974. It was the largest series Ladybird produced, and remained in print until 1986.
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| Born | Lawrence du Garde Peach 14 February 1890 Sheffield, England |
| Died | 31 December 1974 (aged 84) Foolow, Derbyshire |
| Occupation | English author and playwright for radio, stage, and screen |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Manchester University; PhD at Sheffield University in 1921 |
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