J.A. Baker Books in Order

J.A. Baker resides in Essex with his wife. As a writer, he has drawn from his diverse life experiences, including time spent working as a logger and a British Museum book trolley attendant. In 1965, he dedicated himself to chronicling his all-consuming passion for the peregrine, pouring his thoughts and observations into a manuscript that underwent five drafts before submission for publication. Debuting in 1967 with the critically acclaimed <i>The Peregrine</i>, Baker's poetic prose captivated readers and earned him the prestigious Duff Cooper prize. This recognition was soon followed by a substantial Arts Council grant. His subsequent book, <i>The Hill of Summer</i>, published in 1969, solidified his reputation as a masterful writer.