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| American Publisher Michael P. Metcalf, late publisher of the Providence Journal of Rhode Island, USA. "Was keenly interested in marine and environmental issues and was known for his integrity, vision, and high standards for writing." The Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting was established at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography in 1997 in his honour. |
| The Macabre Smoking Leg (William) John Metcalfe, 1891-1965 born in Heacham, Norfolk, England on October 6, 1891, was a teacher, short story writer, and novelist recognized primarily for his works of science fiction. His father, William Charles Metcalfe, wrote sea stories for boys and during John Metcalfe's childhood served as a superintendent of orphanages in Canada, England, and Scotland. Metcalfe is best remembered as an author of science fiction and macabre stories. He also wrote several novels and some poetry. He emigrated the the U.S. in 1928 but returned to England in 1964. Some of John Metcalfe's principal works include THE SMOKING LEG AND OTHER STORIES (1925); SPRING DARKNESS (in America, MRS. CONDOVER, 1928); ARM'S LENGTH (1930); JUDAS (1931); FOSTER-GIRL (in America, SALLY: THE STORY OF A FOSTER GIRL, 1936); ALL FRIENDS ARE STRANGERS (1948); THE EASTING DEAD (1954); and MY COUSIN GEOFFREY (1956). Metcalfe also contributed short stories to various magazines and anthologies. |
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Canadian Author John Metcalf, writer and editor, was born in Carlisle, England, and was educated at the University of Bristol. He emigrated to Canada in 1962. In addition to his own writings (novels, stories and essays), he currently holds the unsalaried post of Senior Editor of the Porcupine's Quill of Erin, Ontario and is the editor of Canadian Notes and Queries. Visit his web site. |
| Another Funny One Fred Metcalf, compiled The Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations. 1986. Dedicated to brothers, Roger and Joe. (Added by S.C.M. Harper) |
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