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Elspeth Huxley

Elspeth Huxley (1907–1997) was a British journalist, biographer and writer.

Also recorded as Elspeth Josceline Grant · Elspeth Joscelin Huxley

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Biography

Elspeth Huxley studied at Cornell University and University of Reading. The recorded working language is English.

Works named in the authority record are The Flame Trees of Thika.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

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  • Tetbury

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.

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