Edward Abbott Parry facts for kids
Sir Edward Abbott Parry (born October 2, 1863 – died December 1, 1943) was a British judge and writer of plays. He was known for his work in law and for writing many popular books for children.
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Who Was Sir Edward Abbott Parry?
Sir Edward Abbott Parry was born in London. He came from an important Welsh family. His father, John Humffreys Parry, was a lawyer. His grandfather, John Humffreys Parry, was a leader in Welsh literature.
Edward Parry studied law and became a lawyer in 1885. He then became a County Court Judge in Manchester in 1894. Later, in 1911, he became a judge in Lambeth.
Helping Soldiers and Families
During World War I, in 1917, Sir Edward Parry joined a special group called the Pensions Appeal Tribunal. This group helped decide appeals about military pensions for soldiers and their families. He later wrote a book about war pensions with Sir Alfred Codrington.
A Friendly Judge
Sir Edward Parry was also known for being a kind and friendly person. Once, during a summer holiday, he became good friends with a local church leader named John Hopkins. When his friend passed away, Parry helped set up a special memorial in the church. He also wrote about their friendship in a magazine. This showed how warm and understanding he was, even though they came from very different backgrounds.
Sir Edward Abbott Parry passed away in Sevenoaks, Kent, when he was 80 years old.
Books by Sir Edward Abbott Parry
Sir Edward Parry wrote several books, including some especially for children. Here are some of his well-known works:
- 1895: Katawampus, its Treatment and Cure. This was a popular children's book.
- A later edition of Katawampus was published in 1921, with fun illustrations.
- 1897: The First Book of Krab: Christmas stories for young and old. This book also had illustrations.
- 1900: Don Quixote of the Mancha. Judge Parry re-told this classic story in a way that was easier to understand. It had illustrations by Walter Crane.
- 1914: The Law and The Poor. This book was about legal issues affecting people who were not wealthy.
- 1923: The Seven Lamps of Advocacy. This book shared important ideas for lawyers.
