Who is Joseph Ashby-sterry

Joseph Ashby-Sterry (1836 or 1838 – 1 June 1917) was an English poet, novelist and journalist born in London. He contributed to Punch.LifeAshby-Sterry was born in London, as the only son of Henry Sterry of Sydenham Hill. His works include Boudoir Ballads, a collection of poetry. He did not marry. He died on 1 June 1917, leaving £12,039.JournalismAshby-Sterry was a contributor to the British magazine Punch. He also wrote the "Bystander" column in a British weekly paper, The Graphic, for 18 years.Select bibliographyKatharine and Petruchio, or, The Shaming of the True. London, S. Rivers, 1870The Shuttlecock Papers : a book for an idle hour. London, Tinsley Bros., 1873Tiny Travels. London, Tinsley, 1874Boudoir Ballads. London, Chatto and Windus, 1876The Wooden Midshipman. London, 1881A Snai...
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