Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Norman, Sir Henry

​NORMAN, SIR HENRY, English writer, born in Leicester, then came to this country and studied at Harvard University, finishing his education at Leipsic, Germany. Returning to America, he began an agitation for the conservation of Niagara Falls, with the result that land was acquired on both sides, by New York State and Canada respectively. Joined the staff of the “Pall Mall Gazette,” then of the “London Chronicle.” Was member of Parliament from 1900 to 1910. Retired from journalism in 1910, and began traveling through the Far and Near East, corresponding for British publications.

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