Hugh Evans (writer)

Hugh Evans (14 September 1854 – 30 June 1934) was a Welsh publisher and author.

He attended elementary school before going to work as a farm labourer in his locality.

He moved to Liverpool in 1875 where he founded the Gwasg y Brython Press, which became one of the major Welsh publishers of the day.

He wrote a series of stories and other books for children as well, including Hogyn y Bwthyn Bach To Gwellt.

However, he is chiefly remembered for his classic Cwm Eithin (Gorse Glen) (1931), which portrays the memorable customs and society of rural Wales, largely based on his knowledge of his native area.