Description: (Author and Environmentalist, Best Known for Her Books on Her Early Life in British Kenya)
Elspeth Joscelin Huxley was a versatile professional, known for her work as an English writer, journalist, broadcaster, magistrate, environmentalist, farmer, and government adviser. She penned over 40 books, including the renowned pieces The Flame Trees of Thika and The Mottled Lizard, both inspired by her childhood on a coffee farm in British Kenya. Huxley's career was marked by her diverse roles in literature, broadcasting, environmental advocacy, agriculture, and public service.