(Edward Montague) Compton Mackenzie (1883-1972) British author of Scottish descent, born in West Hartlepool, England. Novelist, writer and broadcaster he was a co-founder in 1923 of the periodical 'The Gramophone'. Best remembered today for his novels 'The Monarch of the Glen' (1941) and 'Whisky Galore' (1947) which have reached a wide audience through film and television. From 'Famous British Authors' (London, 1937).

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(Edward Montague) Compton Mackenzie (1883-1972) British author of Scottish descent, born in West Hartlepool, England. Novelist, writer and broadcaster he was a co-founder in 1923 of the periodical 'The Gramophone'. Best remembered today for his novels 'The Monarch of the Glen' (1941) and 'Whisky Galore' (1947) which have reached a wide audience through film and television. From 'Famous British Authors' (London, 1937).

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