Sir Alan Patrick Herbert, CH (usually writing as A. P. Herbert or A. P. H.; 24 September 1890 – 11 November 1971) was an English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist. He was an independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Oxford University for 15 years, five of which he combined with service in the Royal Navy.
Read more about A. P. Herbert: Early Life, Education and Public Career, Reforming The Laws, "Misleading Cases", Novels and Other Writings, The Thames, References By Other Authors, Selected Filmography
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