George Sturt

He was born and grew up in Farnham, Surrey,[1] the son of Ellen née Smith (1829–1890) and Francis Sturt (1822–1884).

Many of Sturt's later books, essays, and articles concerned the dealings of country people and their life and often included details of the practices and tools of the wheelwright and farmer.

[1] The Times Literary Supplement praised the book for its "grace and power," noting that "It paints directly and without effort the temper and acquirements of a race of skilled workmen such as we are not likely to see again.

"[8] Mortise & Tenon Magazine says the work, "has gained the deserved status of a classic" and describes it as "a timelessly important and enjoyable book.

It was after he took over his father's eponymous firm that he learned the technical processes and features of the technology making up the bulk of the book.