Tom Bevan (1868 – 9 November 1937), who also wrote under the pseudonym Walter Bamfylde, was a British writer of boys' adventure stories.
Originally a schoolteacher, he also wrote non-fiction books for children.
Born in Risca, Monmouthshire, Bevan's family moved to Gloucester and he was educated at Sir Thomas Rich's School, Gloucester, and St Paul's College, Cheltenham, a teacher training college that awarded Bristol University qualifications.
[1] Bevan began writing historical adventure stories while working as a schoolmaster.
[3] Bevan also wrote non-fiction books for children.